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MonstarlabTSE:5255 -1.09%35 Debt-to-Equity is 8.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 651% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:5255 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of 円37.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,245 Software companies, Monstarlab ranks worse than 98.75% 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 Monstarlab's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5255'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.23 Med: 1.18 Max: 8.86
Current: 8.86
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Monstarlab was 8.86. The lowest was -45.23. And the median was 1.18.
TSE:5255's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.75% of 2245
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs TSE:5255: 8.86
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.
Monstarlab Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Monstarlab Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monstarlab'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:5255 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Monstarlab'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.
Monstarlab Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Monstarlab's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monstarlab'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.
Monstarlab (TSE:5255) has a Debt-to-Equity of 8.86 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Monstarlab and its competitors. This is 651% above median its historical median of 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Monstarlab ranks #2217 out of 2245 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Monstarlab's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Monstarlab's current Debt-to-Equity of 8.86 is 651% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Monstarlab's value of 8.86 is 4330% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monstarlab ranks #2217 out of 2245 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Monstarlab has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monstarlab's Debt-to-Equity compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Monstarlab ranks #2217 out of 2245 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Monstarlab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Monstarlab's value of 8.86 is 4330% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Monstarlab 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 0.20, based on 2,245 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. Monstarlab's current Debt-to-Equity of 8.86 is 4330% 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 Monstarlab 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. Monstarlab's current Debt-to-Equity is 8.86, which is 651% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monstarlab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monstarlab (TSE:5255) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円37.42, compared to a current price of 円91.00 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 8.86, which is 651% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 4330% above the Software industry median of 0.20. Monstarlab's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Monstarlab (TSE:5255), the current Debt-to-Equity is 8.86 as of Jun. 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 Monstarlab (TSE:5255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monstarlab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円91.00 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円37.42.
GuruFocus considers Monstarlab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5255:
Debt-to-Equity: 8.86 (651% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: 円37.42 vs. price of 円91.00 (143.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4330% above the Software median (#2217 of 2245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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