Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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TSE:2156 Saylor Advertising Inc TSE:2156
44 GF Score
Price 円281.00
GF Value 円280.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity?

Saylor Advertising TSE:2156 +1.81% 44 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:2156 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円280.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Media - Diversified companies, Saylor Advertising ranks better than 54.95% on this metric.

Saylor Advertising's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円96 Mil. Saylor Advertising's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円362 Mil. Saylor Advertising's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,305 Mil. Saylor Advertising's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

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 Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2156' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Saylor Advertising was 0.52. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.39.

TSE:2156's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
54.95% of 828 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25 vs TSE:2156: 0.20

Saylor Advertising  (TSE:2156) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

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


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Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saylor Advertising'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.

Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity Chart

Saylor Advertising Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.34 0.24 0.26 0.20

Saylor Advertising Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.27 0.26 0.30 0.20

TSE:2156 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Saylor Advertising'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.


Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Saylor Advertising Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Saylor Advertising's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Saylor Advertising's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 mean?
Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Saylor Advertising and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #373 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Saylor Advertising's value of 0.20 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #373 out of 828 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saylor Advertising has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #373 out of 828 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Saylor Advertising in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Saylor Advertising's value of 0.20 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Saylor Advertising's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Saylor Advertising 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 0.25, based on 828 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. Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 20% 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 Saylor Advertising and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saylor Advertising stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円280.54, compared to a current price of 円281.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 20% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Saylor Advertising's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円281.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円280.54. GuruFocus considers Saylor Advertising to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2156:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: 円280.54 vs. price of 円281.00 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Media - Diversified median (#373 of 828)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2156 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saylor Advertising Business Description

Address No. 7 No. 20 2-chome Ogimachi, Takamatsu, JPN, 7608502
Saylor Advertising Inc is engaged in the provision of planning, drafting, filing, and production of advertisements through media, such as television, radio, newspaper, and magazine. It is also engaged in sales promotion and Internet-related advertisements, as well as the publication of magazines.
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