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Kaken Pharmaceutical CoKKPCF 62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates KKPCF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.52. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 88.19% 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KKPCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co was 0.04. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.03.
KKPCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.19% of 813
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs KKPCF: 0.03
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (OTCPK:KKPCF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaken Pharmaceutical 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #96 out of 813 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.04. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.03 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #96 out of 813 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #96 out of 813 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kaken Pharmaceutical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.03 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.27, based on 813 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. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 88.9% 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers 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. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.52, compared to a current price of $26.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 88.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.27. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.52.
Key valuation signals for KKPCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $25.52 vs. price of $26.00 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#96 of 813)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KKPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company organizes its segments between pharmaceutical and real estate activities. The pharmaceutical segment consists of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and agrochemicals. In the real estate segment, the majority of revenue is generated through commercial facility rental fees. Sales in Japan constitute more than 90% of revenue. Kaken considers merger and acquisition investment to be a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
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