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Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 81.34% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.4 Max: 5.35
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha was 5.35. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.40.
KAIKY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.34% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs KAIKY: 0.14
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #170 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 5.35. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 0.16 is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #170 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #170 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 0.16 is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 5.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 911 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 69.8% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.07, compared to a current price of $17.31 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 69.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.31 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.07.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (89% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: $15.07 vs. price of $17.31 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% below the Transportation median (#170 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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