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Lead CoFSE:6982 +0.17%56 Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates FSE:6982 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円651.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lead Co ranks worse than 84.22% 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 Lead Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:6982'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 1.41 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lead Co was 1.70. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.41.
FSE:6982's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.22% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FSE:6982: 1.35
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Lead Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lead Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lead 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Lead 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.
Lead Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lead Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lead 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.
Lead Co (FSE:6982) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lead Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Lead Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.14 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1030 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Lead Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lead Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 1.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Lead Co's value of 1.66 is 260.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1030 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lead Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lead Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1030 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lead Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Lead Co's value of 1.66 is 260.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lead Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.14 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Lead 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,223 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. Lead Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 260.9% 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 Lead Co 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. Lead Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lead Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co (FSE:6982) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円651.10, compared to a current price of 円578.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 260.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Lead Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円578.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円651.10.
GuruFocus considers Lead Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:6982:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.66 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: 円651.10 vs. price of 円578.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 260.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1030 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:6982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lead Co Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive parts, electronic equipment relates racks and cases, and solar and LED lamps.
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