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Japan Lifeline CoFRA:L8B -1.20%93 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:L8B with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.16. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Japan Lifeline Co ranks better than 82.07% 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 Japan Lifeline Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:L8B'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Japan Lifeline Co was 0.50. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.17.
FRA:L8B's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.07% of 697
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.23
vs FRA:L8B: 0.05
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.
Japan Lifeline Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Japan Lifeline Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Lifeline 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.
FRA:L8B vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Japan Lifeline 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.
Japan Lifeline Co Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Japan Lifeline Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Lifeline 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.
Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Japan Lifeline Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Japan Lifeline Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #125 out of 697 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Japan Lifeline Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Japan Lifeline Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.50. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. Japan Lifeline Co's value of 0.05 is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #125 out of 697 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Lifeline Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Lifeline Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Japan Lifeline Co ranks #125 out of 697 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Japan Lifeline Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. Japan Lifeline Co's value of 0.05 is 78.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Lifeline Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.23, Japan Lifeline 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.23, based on 697 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. Japan Lifeline Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 78.3% 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 Japan Lifeline Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Lifeline Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Lifeline Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.16, compared to a current price of €8.20 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 78.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.23. Japan Lifeline Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Japan Lifeline Co (FRA:L8B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Lifeline Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.20 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.16.
Key valuation signals for FRA:L8B:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €8.16 vs. price of €8.20 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#125 of 697)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L8B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Lifeline Co Ltd is a medical device company operating in Japan. It is engaged in the trading and manufacturing of medical devices specialized in the cardiovascular field. The company offers medical devices mainly for the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases. It focuses on providing implantable devices to treat arrhythmias; disposable catheter devices with electrodes for diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias; prosthetic devices to replace blood vessels and heart valves that lost their functions; and devices for intravascular treatment of cardiac infarction, arterial occlusions of the lower extremities and congenital cardiac diseases.
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