Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (As of Apr. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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TSE:3930 Hatena Co Ltd TSE:3930
66 GF Score
Price 円769.00
GF Value 円978.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity?

Hatena Co TSE:3930 -0.13% 66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:3930 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円978.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Interactive Media companies, Hatena Co ranks better than 53.16% on this metric.

Hatena Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円250 Mil. Hatena Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Hatena Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,118 Mil. Hatena Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.12.

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 Hatena Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3930' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.12
Current: 0.12

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hatena Co was 0.12. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.09.

TSE:3930's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
53.16% of 412 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.135 vs TSE:3930: 0.12

Hatena Co  (TSE:3930) 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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Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatena Co'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.

Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

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TSE:3930 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hatena Co'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.


Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Hatena Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hatena Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Hatena Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Hatena Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 0.12 mean?
Hatena Co (TSE:3930) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hatena Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Hatena Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #193 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Hatena Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hatena Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.12. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Hatena Co's value of 0.12 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #193 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hatena Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatena Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #193 out of 412 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hatena Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Hatena Co's value of 0.12 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hatena Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Hatena Co 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.14, based on 412 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. Hatena Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 11.1% 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 Hatena Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatena Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatena Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co (TSE:3930) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円978.49, compared to a current price of 円769.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 11.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.14. Hatena Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Apr. 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円769.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円978.49. GuruFocus considers Hatena Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3930:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
  • GF Value™: 円978.49 vs. price of 円769.00 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% below the Interactive Media median (#193 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hatena Co Business Description

Address Takamiya-cho 206, Yubinbango, Kyoto Prefecture Oike Aino-cho HigashiIri, Oike building, 9th floor, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0835
Hatena Co Ltd provides internet content platform services and content marketing services technology solutions. Its content platform services include the blog, bookmark services, and shared dictionary service.
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