Kyushu Electric Power Co (FRA:2CJ) Debt-to-Equity: 2.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:2CJ Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc FRA:2CJ
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What is Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-Equity?

Kyushu Electric Power Co FRA:2CJ +1.02% 70 Debt-to-Equity is 2.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 4.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CJ with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.35. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks worse than 84.54% on this metric.

Kyushu Electric Power Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €689 Mil. Kyushu Electric Power Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17,045 Mil. Kyushu Electric Power Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,502 Mil. Kyushu Electric Power Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.73.

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 Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2CJ' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73   Med: 4.62   Max: 6.11
Current: 2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kyushu Electric Power Co was 6.11. The lowest was 2.73. And the median was 4.62.

FRA:2CJ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
84.54% of 401 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs FRA:2CJ: 2.64

Kyushu Electric Power Co  (FRA:2CJ) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyushu Electric Power 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.

Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Kyushu Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
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Kyushu Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:2CJ vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Kyushu Electric Power 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.


Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.73 mean?
Kyushu Electric Power Co (FRA:2CJ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.73 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kyushu Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 4.62. Over the past decade, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.73 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #339 out of 401 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.73 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 4.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 6.11. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 2.73 is 225% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #339 out of 401 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyushu Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #339 out of 401 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kyushu Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 2.73 is 225% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyushu Electric Power Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.73 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.62 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Kyushu Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 401 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. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.73 is 225% 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.73, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 4.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Kyushu Electric Power Co (FRA:2CJ) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.73. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.35, compared to a current price of €9.95 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.73, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 4.62 and 225% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. Kyushu Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co (FRA:2CJ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.73 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co (FRA:2CJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.95 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.35.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CJ:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.73 (41% below median its 10-year median of 4.62)
  • GF Value™: €7.35 vs. price of €9.95 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 225% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#339 of 401)

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Kyushu Electric Power Co Business Description

Address 2-1-82 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-8720
Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the electric power business. Its operating segments include ICT Service Business, Other Energy Service Business, Overseas Business, Power Generation and Sales Business, Power Transmission and Distribution Business, Urban Development Business, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power generation and sales business segment, whose main business is the power generation and retail electricity business in Japan.
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