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TBS HoldingsTKOBF 83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates TKOBF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.39. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, TBS Holdings ranks better than 76.08% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for TBS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TKOBF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of TBS Holdings was 0.07. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.03.
TKOBF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.08% of 832
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs TKOBF: 0.07
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
TBS Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
TBS Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TBS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, TBS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
TBS Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TBS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TBS Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
TBS Holdings (TKOBF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on TBS Holdings and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, TBS Holdings ranks #199 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is TBS Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
TBS Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. TBS Holdings' value of 0.07 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TBS Holdings ranks #199 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TBS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TBS Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TBS Holdings ranks #199 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places TBS Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. TBS Holdings' value of 0.07 is 73.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.26, TBS Holdings 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 832 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TBS Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 73.1% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on TBS Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TBS Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TBS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
TBS Holdings (TKOBF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.39, compared to a current price of $16.09 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 73.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. TBS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TBS Holdings (TKOBF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 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 TBS Holdings (TKOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TBS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.09 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.39.
Key valuation signals for TKOBF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (133% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $12.39 vs. price of $16.09 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#199 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TBS Holdings Inc is a Japanese media and broadcasting holding company that operates television businesses through its subsidiaries. The company operates through three reportable segments: Media & Content Business, Lifestyle Business, and Real Estate & Other Business. The Media & Content Business includes television and radio broadcasting, event planning, video software production, and distribution. The Lifestyle Business handles general merchandise retail, beauty and wellness services, private tutoring, and early childhood education. The Real Estate & Other Business segment involves land and building rentals. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Media & content business segment.
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