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Nakanippon Casting CoNGO:6439 +2.74%50 Debt-to-Equity is 1.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates NGO:6439 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円404.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nakanippon Casting Co ranks worse than 88.31% 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 Nakanippon Casting Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:6439'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.65
Current: 1.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nakanippon Casting Co was 1.65. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.03.
NGO:6439's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.31% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NGO:6439: 1.65
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.
Nakanippon Casting Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nakanippon Casting Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nakanippon Casting 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:6439 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nakanippon Casting 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.
Nakanippon Casting Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nakanippon Casting Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nakanippon Casting 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.
Nakanippon Casting Co (NGO:6439) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nakanippon Casting Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Nakanippon Casting Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.71 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakanippon Casting Co ranks #1080 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Nakanippon Casting Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nakanippon Casting Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.65 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nakanippon Casting Co's value of 1.65 is 258.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakanippon Casting Co ranks #1080 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nakanippon Casting Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakanippon Casting Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nakanippon Casting Co ranks #1080 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nakanippon Casting Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nakanippon Casting Co's value of 1.65 is 258.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nakanippon Casting Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.71 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Nakanippon Casting 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 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. Nakanippon Casting Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.65 is 258.7% 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 Nakanippon Casting 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. Nakanippon Casting Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.65, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakanippon Casting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakanippon Casting Co (NGO:6439) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円404.57, compared to a current price of 円413.00 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.65, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 258.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Nakanippon Casting Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Nakanippon Casting Co (NGO:6439), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.65 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 Nakanippon Casting Co (NGO:6439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakanippon Casting Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円413.00 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円404.57.
GuruFocus considers Nakanippon Casting Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:6439:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.65 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: 円404.57 vs. price of 円413.00 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 258.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1080 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:6439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nakanippon Casting Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in manufacturing, processing and assembly of auto parts, casting parts, hydraulic parts and electric tool parts. The company is also engaged in manufacturing construction machinery, industrial machinery, and others.
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