W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Below Median

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TSE:9159 W Tokyo Inc TSE:9159
81 GF Score
Price 円1,936.00
GF Value 円2,534.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA?

W Tokyo TSE:9159 -1.02% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:9159 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,534.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 685 Media - Diversified companies, W Tokyo ranks better than 67.15% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

W Tokyo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円112 Mil. W Tokyo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円389 Mil. W Tokyo's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,375 Mil. W Tokyo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9159' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.59   Med: 1.24   Max: 5.23
Current: 0.81

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of W Tokyo was 5.23. The lowest was -37.59. And the median was 1.24.

TSE:9159's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.15% of 685 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TSE:9159: 0.81

W Tokyo  (TSE:9159) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

W Tokyo Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.23 1.42 1.31 1.17 0.81

W Tokyo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Jun22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 2.18 0.81 0.36 12.45

TSE:9159 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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W Tokyo Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(112.26 + 360.61) / 582.436
=0.81

W Tokyo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(112.26 + 388.675) / 1374.696
=0.36

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 mean?
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on W Tokyo. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #225 out of 685 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
W Tokyo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. W Tokyo's value of 0.36 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #225 out of 685 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, W Tokyo has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W Tokyo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #225 out of 685 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts W Tokyo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. W Tokyo's value of 0.36 is 77.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.61, W Tokyo has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.61, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. W Tokyo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 is 77.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on W Tokyo. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W Tokyo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W Tokyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo (TSE:9159) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,534.13, compared to a current price of 円1,936.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 77.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.61. W Tokyo's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W Tokyo (TSE:9159), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,936.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,534.13. GuruFocus considers W Tokyo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9159:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.36 (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: 円2,534.13 vs. price of 円1,936.00 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 77.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#225 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W Tokyo Business Description

Address 5-28-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, W Building, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
W Tokyo Inc is a branding and content production company that continues to create added value by making use of its production know-how, which has grown the Tokyo Girls Collection into Japan's greatest platform. The company's services include the TGC production area, the Content production and branding area, and the Digital advertising area. The company's brands include TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, Girls Walker, VIRTUAL TGC, TGC AUDITION, TGC SCHOOL, TGC Teen, TGC CAMPUS, and others.
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