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Kumagai Gumi CoKMGGF +4.60%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates KMGGF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Construction companies, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks better than 61.1% 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 Kumagai Gumi Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KMGGF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kumagai Gumi Co was 0.29. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.12.
KMGGF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.1% of 1612
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KMGGF: 0.27
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.
Kumagai Gumi Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kumagai Gumi Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumagai Gumi Co'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kumagai Gumi 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.
Kumagai Gumi Co Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kumagai Gumi Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumagai Gumi 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.
Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kumagai Gumi Co and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Kumagai Gumi Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #627 out of 1612 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Kumagai Gumi Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kumagai Gumi Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.29. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kumagai Gumi Co's value of 0.27 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #627 out of 1612 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumagai Gumi Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumagai Gumi Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kumagai Gumi Co ranks #627 out of 1612 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Kumagai Gumi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kumagai Gumi Co's value of 0.27 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumagai Gumi Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Kumagai Gumi 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,612 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. Kumagai Gumi Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 34.1% 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 Kumagai Gumi Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumagai Gumi Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumagai Gumi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.64, compared to a current price of $9.10 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 34.1% below the Construction industry median of 0.41. Kumagai Gumi Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 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 Kumagai Gumi Co (KMGGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumagai Gumi Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.10 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.64.
GuruFocus considers Kumagai Gumi Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KMGGF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.27 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $7.64 vs. price of $9.10 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Construction median (#627 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KMGGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kumagai Gumi Co Ltd is a Japanese company that provides services in construction and civil engineering. The company analyzes, designs, and supervises complex construction projects. It also offers engineering and technical services throughout the construction process. These projects include roads, railways, airports, water systems, and other public facilities. In addition, the company is engaged in manufacturing and selling construction materials and machinery. Construction activities account for the majority of revenue. The company generates additional revenue from developing residential and commercial complexes and either operating the building or acting as a broker and selling the real estate.
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