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Shizuoka Gas CoFRA:1KS +1.39%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:1KS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.68. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks better than 85.99% 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 Shizuoka Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1KS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shizuoka Gas Co was 0.33. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.
FRA:1KS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.99% of 471
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1
vs FRA:1KS: 0.13
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Shizuoka Gas Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shizuoka Gas Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shizuoka Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Shizuoka Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Shizuoka Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #66 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shizuoka Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is near median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.33. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 0.13 is 87% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #66 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shizuoka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shizuoka Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #66 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shizuoka Gas Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 0.13 is 87% below this benchmark. Historically, Shizuoka Gas Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Shizuoka Gas Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 471 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. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 87% 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 Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.68, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 87% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. Shizuoka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.68.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1KS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (near median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: €5.68 vs. price of €7.30 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#66 of 471)
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