for Startups (TSE:7089) Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7089 for Startups Inc TSE:7089
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GF Value 円1,528.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is for Startups Debt-to-Equity?

for Startups TSE:7089 -3.16% 95 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7089 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,528.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 950 Business Services companies, for Startups ranks better than 70.63% on this metric.

for Startups's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円114 Mil. for Startups's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円285 Mil. for Startups's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,752 Mil. for Startups's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.

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 for Startups's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7089' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.24
Current: 0.12

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of for Startups was 0.24. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.14.

TSE:7089's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
70.63% of 950 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs TSE:7089: 0.12

for Startups  (TSE:7089) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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for Startups Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for for Startups'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.

for Startups Debt-to-Equity Chart

for Startups Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.14 0.04 0.00 0.24 0.15

for Startups Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 0.19 0.17 0.15 0.12

TSE:7089 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, for Startups'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.


for Startups Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, for Startups's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where for Startups's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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for Startups Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

for Startups's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

for Startups's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 mean?
for Startups (TSE:7089) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on for Startups and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, for Startups' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, for Startups ranks #279 out of 950 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is for Startups' Debt-to-Equity too high?
for Startups' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.24. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. for Startups' value of 0.15 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, for Startups ranks #279 out of 950 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, for Startups has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does for Startups' Debt-to-Equity compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, for Startups ranks #279 out of 950 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts for Startups in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. for Startups' value of 0.15 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, for Startups' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.34, for Startups 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 950 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. for Startups's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 55.9% 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 for Startups and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. for Startups's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is for Startups stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, for Startups (TSE:7089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,528.72, compared to a current price of 円1,409.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 55.9% below the Business Services industry median of 0.34. for Startups' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 for Startups (TSE:7089), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 for Startups (TSE:7089) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, for Startups stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,409.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,528.72. GuruFocus considers for Startups to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7089:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: 円1,528.72 vs. price of 円1,409.00 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% below the Business Services median (#279 of 950)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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