DLE (TSE:3686) EBITDA Margin %: -57.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:3686 DLE Inc TSE:3686
47 GF Score
Price 円72.00
GF Value 円104.94
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DLE EBITDA Margin %?

DLE TSE:3686 +2.86% 47 EBITDA Margin % is -57.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円104.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks worse than 87.48% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. DLE's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-440 Mil. DLE's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円772 Mil. Therefore, DLE's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -57.00%.


DLE  (TSE:3686) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


DLE EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


DLE EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLE's EBITDA Margin % 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.

DLE EBITDA Margin % Chart

DLE Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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DLE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % 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 -40.92 -31.57 -36.01 -6.37 -57.00

TSE:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


DLE EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DLE's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DLE's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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DLE EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

DLE's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-483.839/1463.177
=-33.07 %

DLE's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-439.769/771.544
=-57.00 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -57.00% mean?
DLE (TSE:3686) has a EBITDA Margin % of -57.00% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on DLE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #894 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is DLE's EBITDA Margin % too high?
DLE's current EBITDA Margin % is -57.00%. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #894 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #894 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places DLE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on DLE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLE's current EBITDA Margin % is -57.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE (TSE:3686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円104.94, compared to a current price of 円72.00 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -57.00%. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DLE (TSE:3686), the current EBITDA Margin % is -57.00% 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 DLE (TSE:3686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円72.00 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円104.94. GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -57.00%
  • GF Value™: 円104.94 vs. price of 円72.00 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DLE Business Description

Address 3-3-4 Kojimachi, 7th Floor, KDX Kojimachi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0083
DLE Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. It provides advertising and marketing services in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile apps, game development, and event planning. Further, it is also involved in the operation of in-house studios.
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