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Furukawa CoFKWAF 62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates FKWAF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,229 Metals & Mining companies, Furukawa Co ranks worse than 74.29% 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 Furukawa Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FKWAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.72 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Furukawa Co was 0.96. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.72.
FKWAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.29% of 1229
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs FKWAF: 0.49
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.
Furukawa Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Furukawa Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa Co'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 the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Furukawa Co'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.
Furukawa Co Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Furukawa Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Co'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.
Furukawa Co (FKWAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Furukawa Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Furukawa Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #913 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Furukawa Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Furukawa Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.96. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Furukawa Co's value of 0.40 is 185.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #913 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #913 out of 1229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Furukawa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Furukawa Co's value of 0.40 is 185.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Furukawa Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Furukawa Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.14, based on 1,229 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. Furukawa Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 185.7% 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Furukawa Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co (FKWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.86, compared to a current price of $22.64 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 185.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Furukawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Furukawa Co (FKWAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.64 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.86.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FKWAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $16.86 vs. price of $22.64 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 185.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#913 of 1229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily produces and sells machinery products, smelts on consignment and sells copper products, and produces electronic materials and chemical products. The company generates the majority of its sales from four major segments: industrial machinery, rock drill machinery, UNIC machinery, and metals. The industrial machinery segment supplies environmental machinery, pumps, and industrial machinery. The rock drill machinery segment produces and sells rock drill machines. The UNIC machinery segment produces and distributes cranes and carriers. The metals segment smelts copper products and supplies other metal products including ore, gold, and silver. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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