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Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesKWHIF +1.50%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates KWHIF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Conglomerates companies, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks worse than 198412.5% 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 Heavy Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was 1.38. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.13.
KWHIF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 0.52 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries (KWHIF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.93 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.92 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #999999 out of 504 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.93 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.38. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 0.93 is 78.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #999999 out of 504 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #999999 out of 504 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 0.93 is 78.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.92 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.52, based on 504 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 Heavy Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.93 is 78.8% 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.93, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.17, compared to a current price of $15.23 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.93, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 78.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.52. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.93 as of Jun. 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.23 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.17.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KWHIF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.93 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $11.17 vs. price of $15.23 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% above the Conglomerates median (#999999 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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