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KaradanoteTSE:4014 -0.79%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Jan. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4014 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円232.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,246 Software companies, Karadanote ranks better than 51.42% 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 Karadanote's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4014'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.81
Current: 0.2
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Karadanote was 1.81. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.82.
TSE:4014's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.42% of 2246
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.205
vs TSE:4014: 0.20
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.
Karadanote Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Karadanote Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karadanote'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:4014 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Karadanote'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.
Karadanote Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Karadanote's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karadanote'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.
Karadanote (TSE:4014) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Karadanote and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Karadanote's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #1091 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Karadanote's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Karadanote's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.81. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Karadanote's value of 0.26 is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #1091 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karadanote has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karadanote's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Karadanote ranks #1091 out of 2246 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Karadanote in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Karadanote's value of 0.26 is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Karadanote's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Karadanote 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 0.21, based on 2,246 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. Karadanote's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 26.8% 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 Karadanote 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. Karadanote's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karadanote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karadanote (TSE:4014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円232.94, compared to a current price of 円503.00 — trading 115.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 26.8% above the Software industry median of 0.21. Karadanote's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Karadanote (TSE:4014), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Jan. 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 Karadanote (TSE:4014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karadanote stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円503.00 is trading 115.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円232.94.
GuruFocus considers Karadanote to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4014:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.26 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: 円232.94 vs. price of 円503.00 (115.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Software median (#1091 of 2246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karadanote Inc is engaged in the provision of applications for expecting and child-rearing mothers and promotional support activities for businesses developing services for families. The company provides media planning and management/app planning, and development related to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare apps. The Company operates in a single segment, the Family Data Platform business.
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