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PIATSE:4337 -0.53%63 Debt-to-Equity is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:4337 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,132.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Interactive Media companies, PIA ranks worse than 92.93% 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 PIA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4337'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 2.44 Max: 15.18
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PIA was 15.18. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 2.44.
TSE:4337's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.93% of 410
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs TSE:4337: 1.47
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.
PIA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PIA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PIA'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:4337 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, PIA'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.
PIA Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, PIA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PIA'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.
PIA (TSE:4337) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PIA and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, PIA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 15.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #381 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is PIA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PIA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.47 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 15.18. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. PIA's value of 1.47 is 950% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIA ranks #381 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PIA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIA's Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #381 out of 410 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PIA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. PIA's value of 1.47 is 950% above this benchmark. Historically, PIA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 15.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 0.14, PIA 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.14, based on 410 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. PIA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.47 is 950% 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 PIA 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. PIA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.47, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA (TSE:4337) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,132.07, compared to a current price of 円2,818.00 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.47, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 950% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.14. PIA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 PIA (TSE:4337), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.47 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 PIA (TSE:4337) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,818.00 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,132.07.
GuruFocus considers PIA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4337:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.47 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.44)
GF Value™: 円4,132.07 vs. price of 円2,818.00 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 950% above the Interactive Media median (#381 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PIA Corp provides event ticketing services in Japan. The company sells tickets for concerts, sporting contests and other events of entertainment value through telephone operators, mobile phone services and a network of ticket stores.
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