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Kobe Bussan CoKOBNF 89 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Apr. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.02. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 280 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 75.71% 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 Kobe Bussan Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.61 Max: 5.26
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kobe Bussan Co was 5.26. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.61.
KOBNF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.71% of 280
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs KOBNF: 0.17
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Kobe Bussan Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 5.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #68 out of 280 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 5.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 0.17 is 69.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #68 out of 280 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #68 out of 280 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 0.17 is 69.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 5.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Kobe Bussan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 280 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 69.1% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.02, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 69.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.55. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.02.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $40.02 vs. price of $24.10 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#68 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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