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CHUCO CoNGO:2139 71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates NGO:2139 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円524.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Media - Diversified companies, CHUCO Co ranks worse than 67.63% 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 CHUCO Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2139'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CHUCO Co was 0.65. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.57.
NGO:2139's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.63% of 834
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs NGO:2139: 0.60
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.
CHUCO Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CHUCO Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHUCO 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.
NGO:2139 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, CHUCO 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.
CHUCO Co Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, CHUCO Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHUCO 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.
CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CHUCO Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, CHUCO Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #564 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is CHUCO Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. CHUCO Co's value of 0.60 is 130.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #564 out of 834 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CHUCO Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHUCO Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #564 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CHUCO Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. CHUCO Co's value of 0.60 is 130.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CHUCO Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.26, CHUCO Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 834 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. CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.60 is 130.8% 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 CHUCO Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHUCO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円524.04, compared to a current price of 円485.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 130.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. CHUCO Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 CHUCO Co (NGO:2139), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 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 CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円485.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円524.04.
GuruFocus considers CHUCO Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2139:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.60 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: 円524.04 vs. price of 円485.00 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#564 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHUCO Co Ltd is engaged in distribution of free business magazine. It also has cross-media business and seminar events. Its cross-media business is the mobile version of community life information magazine. Events seminars business include planning and management, such as training, lectures and concerts, symposiums and seminars, the implementation of various public relations activities.
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