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Chuo Malleable Iron CoNGO:5607 -0.33%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates NGO:5607 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円545.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks better than 77.19% 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5607'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chuo Malleable Iron Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.22.
NGO:5607's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.19% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NGO:5607: 0.13
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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuo Malleable Iron 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:5607 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Malleable Iron 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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Malleable Iron 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.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chuo Malleable Iron Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #279 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 0.13 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #279 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chuo Malleable Iron Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #279 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chuo Malleable Iron Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 0.13 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Chuo Malleable Iron 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,223 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. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 71.7% 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円545.67, compared to a current price of 円608.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 71.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円608.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円545.67.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Malleable Iron Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5607:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: 円545.67 vs. price of 円608.00 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#279 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5607 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of malleable iron castings, ductile iron castings, plain iron castings, light alloy castings, and aluminum die castings. Its products are used in automobiles, industrial vehicles, industrial machinery, industrial robots, and water and gas supply parts. The company has two segments: Malleable Business, which manufactures and sells automotive parts, industrial vehicle parts, and industrial robot parts, and Metal Furniture Business, which manufactures and sells various types of chairs for offices and facilities.
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