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HitachiHTHIF -2.67%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks better than 77.28% 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 Hitachi's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hitachi was 0.72. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.36.
HTHIF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.28% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs HTHIF: 0.15
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Hitachi Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hitachi Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.
Hitachi Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hitachi and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #117 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Hitachi's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hitachi's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.72. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Hitachi's value of 0.15 is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #117 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Debt-to-Equity compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #117 out of 515 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hitachi in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Hitachi's value of 0.15 is 72.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Hitachi 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.54, based on 515 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. Hitachi's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 72.2% 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.33, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 72.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.54. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hitachi (HTHIF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Hitachi (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.15 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.33.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $26.33 vs. price of $29.15 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% below the Conglomerates median (#117 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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