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Science ArtsTSE:4412 -1.56%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Feb. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:4412 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,307.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,246 Software companies, Science Arts ranks better than 86.64% 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 Science Arts's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4412'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.03
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Science Arts was 0.70. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.19.
TSE:4412's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.64% of 2246
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs TSE:4412: 0.03
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.
Science Arts Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Science Arts Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Arts'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:4412 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Science Arts'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.
Science Arts Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Arts's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Arts'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.
Science Arts (TSE:4412) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Science Arts and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Science Arts' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #300 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Science Arts' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Science Arts' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.70. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Science Arts' value of 0.04 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #300 out of 2246 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Arts has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Arts' Debt-to-Equity compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #300 out of 2246 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Science Arts in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Science Arts' value of 0.04 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Science Arts' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Science Arts 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 0.20, 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. Science Arts's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 80% 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 Science Arts 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. Science Arts's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts (TSE:4412) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,307.96, compared to a current price of 円1,325.00 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 80% below the Software industry median of 0.20. Science Arts' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Feb. 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,325.00 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,307.96.
GuruFocus considers Science Arts to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4412:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (79% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: 円1,307.96 vs. price of 円1,325.00 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Software median (#300 of 2246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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