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Hotto LinkTSE:3680 54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円179.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,239 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks worse than 59.27% 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 Hotto Link's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3680'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hotto Link was 1.12. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.40.
TSE:3680's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 59.27% of 2239
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs TSE:3680: 0.31
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.
Hotto Link Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hotto Link Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.
TSE:3680 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.
Hotto Link Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hotto Link's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hotto Link'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.
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hotto Link and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Hotto Link's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1327 out of 2239 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Hotto Link's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hotto Link's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.12. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Hotto Link's value of 0.31 is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1327 out of 2239 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's Debt-to-Equity compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #1327 out of 2239 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hotto Link in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Hotto Link's value of 0.31 is 55% above this benchmark. Historically, Hotto Link's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Hotto Link 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-Equity for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.20, based on 2,239 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. Hotto Link's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 55% 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-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 Hotto Link and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円179.35, compared to a current price of 円207.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 55% above the Software industry median of 0.20. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Jun. 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円207.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円179.35.
GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: 円179.35 vs. price of 円207.00 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55% above the Software median (#1327 of 2239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
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