SHECF (Shin-Etsu Chemical Co) Debt-to-Asset : 0.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHECF Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd SHECF
94 GF Score
Price $37.71
GF Value $34.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset?

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co SHECF -2.05% 94 Debt-to-Asset is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHECF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,490 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35,681 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co  (OTCPK:SHECF) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset 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.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset Chart

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Annual Data
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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SHECF vs DOW: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(43.666 + 1489.551) / 35680.682
=0.04

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(43.666 + 1489.551) / 35680.682
=0.04

* 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-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.04 mean?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.04. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset compare to DOW?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Asset of 0.04 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.15, compared to a current price of $37.71 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.04. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.04 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.71 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.15. GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHECF:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.04
  • GF Value™: $34.15 vs. price of $37.71 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Business Description

Address 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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