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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 Square Enix Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Square Enix Holdings Co was 0.29. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.26.
TSE:9684's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 0.66 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Square Enix Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Square Enix Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:9684 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.
Square Enix Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings 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.
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 Square Enix Holdings Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.66, based on 299 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. 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 Square Enix Holdings Co. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,869.38, compared to a current price of 円2,868.00 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,868.00 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,869.38.
GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: 円1,869.38 vs. price of 円2,868.00 (53.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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