LIXILFRA:TJS +0.51%63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:TJS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.65. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Construction companies, LIXIL ranks worse than 75.2% 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 LIXIL's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TJS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.66
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LIXIL was 1.66. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.07.
FRA:TJS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.2% of 1609
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:TJS: 0.97
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LIXIL Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LIXIL Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LIXIL'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:TJS vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, LIXIL'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.
LIXIL Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LIXIL's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LIXIL'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.
LIXIL (FRA:TJS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LIXIL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, LIXIL's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, LIXIL ranks #1210 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is LIXIL's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LIXIL's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is near median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 1.66. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. LIXIL's value of 0.97 is 136.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LIXIL ranks #1210 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LIXIL has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LIXIL's Debt-to-Equity compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LIXIL ranks #1210 out of 1609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LIXIL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. LIXIL's value of 0.97 is 136.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LIXIL's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.41, LIXIL 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,609 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. LIXIL's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97 is 136.6% 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 LIXIL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LIXIL's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LIXIL stock overvalued right now?
LIXIL (FRA:TJS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.65, compared to a current price of €9.90 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 136.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. LIXIL's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 LIXIL (FRA:TJS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.97 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 LIXIL (FRA:TJS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIXIL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.90 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TJS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.97 (near median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: €9.65 vs. price of €9.90 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.6% above the Construction median (#1210 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TJS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LIXIL Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in housing and building materials businesses. The company operates through two main segments: Water Technology Business and Housing Technology Business. The Water Technology Business manufactures and sells sanitary ware, water faucets, bathroom units, and system kitchens. The Housing Technology Business provides windows, doors, shutters, interior and exterior building materials, curtain walls, housing solutions, and real estate management services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water technology business segment.
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