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Smartvalue CoTSE:9417 -1.74%42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2,324.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400664% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:9417 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円623.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Software companies, Smartvalue Co ranks worse than 94.19% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Smartvalue Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9417'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.62 Med: 0.58 Max: 15.95
Current: 10.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Smartvalue Co was 15.95. The lowest was -4.62. And the median was 0.58.
TSE:9417's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.19% of 1721
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs TSE:9417: 10.83
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.
Smartvalue Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Smartvalue Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartvalue Co'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.
TSE:9417 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Smartvalue Co'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.
Smartvalue Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smartvalue Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartvalue Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2,324.43 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 Smartvalue Co. This is 400664% above median its historical median of 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1621 out of 1721 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Smartvalue Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Smartvalue Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2,324.43 is 400664% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Smartvalue Co's value of 2,324.43 is 237086.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1621 out of 1721 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smartvalue Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartvalue Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1621 out of 1721 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Smartvalue Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Smartvalue Co's value of 2,324.43 is 237086.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Smartvalue Co has consistently been above 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 0.98, based on 1,721 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. Smartvalue Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2,324.43 is 237086.7% above 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 Smartvalue Co. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartvalue Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2,324.43, which is 400664% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartvalue Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円623.50, compared to a current price of 円339.00 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2,324.43, which is 400664% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 237086.7% above the Software industry median of 0.98. Smartvalue Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2,324.43 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円339.00 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円623.50.
GuruFocus considers Smartvalue Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9417:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2,324.43 (400664% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: 円623.50 vs. price of 円339.00 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 237086.7% above the Software median (#1621 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartvalue Co Ltd provides cloud solutions in Japan. The group has three reportable segments: Digital Government, Mobility Services, and Smart Venue. The Digital Government segment offers Gabakura, a cloud suite that supports local governments in digitalizing administration and promoting open governance. The Mobility Services segment provides connected car solutions and platforms such as CIEMS Series and Kuruma Base. The Smart Venue segment focuses on creating new venue concepts in partnership with government initiatives, including the GLION ARENA KOBE project.
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