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SCATTSE:3974 -0.15%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Apr. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:3974 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円477.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,241 Software companies, SCAT ranks better than 82.2% 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 SCAT's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3974'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.04
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SCAT was 0.37. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.25.
TSE:3974's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.2% of 2241
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs TSE:3974: 0.04
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.
SCAT Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SCAT Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCAT'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:3974 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SCAT'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.
SCAT Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SCAT's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCAT'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.
SCAT (TSE:3974) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SCAT and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, SCAT's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #399 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is SCAT's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SCAT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.37. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. SCAT's value of 0.04 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCAT ranks #399 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SCAT has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCAT's Debt-to-Equity compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #399 out of 2241 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SCAT in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. SCAT's value of 0.04 is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, SCAT's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.21, SCAT 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.21, based on 2,241 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. SCAT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 81% 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 SCAT and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCAT's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCAT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT (TSE:3974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円477.92, compared to a current price of 円668.00 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 81% below the Software industry median of 0.21. SCAT's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 SCAT (TSE:3974), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 SCAT (TSE:3974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円668.00 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円477.92.
GuruFocus considers SCAT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3974:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (84% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円477.92 vs. price of 円668.00 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81% below the Software median (#399 of 2241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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