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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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:108'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sumitomo Rubber Industries was 0.73. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.53.
FRA:108's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.41% of 1222
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FRA:108: 0.46
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.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Rubber Industries'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.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Rubber Industries'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.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Rubber Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Rubber Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #606 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sumitomo Rubber Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' value of 0.46 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #606 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Rubber Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #606 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sumitomo Rubber Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' value of 0.46 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Rubber Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has consistently been at 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,222 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. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 0% at 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.39, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 0% at the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.20 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.39.
Key valuation signals for FRA:108:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €8.39 vs. price of €12.20 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Vehicles & Parts median (#606 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd makes and sells rubber tires, sports equipment, and other products in three segments based on product type. The tire segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells rubber tires for automobiles and motorcycles under the Dunlop and Falken brand names. The sports segment sells golf, tennis, and fitness equipment under the Srixon, XXIO, Cleveland, and Dunlop brand names. The industrial and other products segment sells rubber parts for printers, artificial turf for sporting use, floor coating materials, portable ramps, gloves, tubes, and valves. The majority of revenue comes from Japan than any other region.
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