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JFE HoldingsJFEEF 63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates JFEEF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, JFE Holdings ranks worse than 69.53% 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 JFE Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JFEEF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of JFE Holdings was 1.12. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.77.
JFEEF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.53% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs JFEEF: 0.75
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.
JFE Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
JFE Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JFE Holdings'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 Steel subindustry, JFE Holdings'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.
JFE Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JFE Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JFE Holdings'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.
JFE Holdings (JFEEF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on JFE Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, JFE Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.70 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #381 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is JFE Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
JFE Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.12. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. JFE Holdings' value of 0.75 is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #381 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #381 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places JFE Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. JFE Holdings' value of 0.75 is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, JFE Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.70 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.40, JFE Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 548 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. JFE Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 87.5% 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 JFE Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JFE Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings (JFEEF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.10, compared to a current price of $9.90 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 87.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.90 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.10.
GuruFocus considers JFE Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JFEEF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (near median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: $11.10 vs. price of $9.90 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% above the Steel median (#381 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JFEEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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