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Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTF -5.47%92 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 650% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,215 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks worse than 53.18% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 0.30. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.04.
HPHTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.18% of 2215
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs HPHTF: 0.30
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hamamatsu Photonics KK Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 650% above median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1178 out of 2215 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 650% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.30. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 0.30 is 11.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1178 out of 2215 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1178 out of 2215 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 0.30 is 11.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,215 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 11.1% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 650% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $13.99 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 650% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 11.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.99 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (650% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $13.99 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% above the Hardware median (#1178 of 2215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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