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Kisoji CoNGO:8160 81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates NGO:8160 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,515.45. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Kisoji Co ranks better than 84.59% 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 Kisoji Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:8160'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kisoji Co was 0.66. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.25.
NGO:8160's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84.59% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.845
vs NGO:8160: 0.24
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.
Kisoji Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kisoji Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kisoji 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:8160 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Kisoji 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.
Kisoji Co Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kisoji Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kisoji 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.
Kisoji Co (NGO:8160) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kisoji Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Kisoji Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Kisoji Co ranks #49 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Kisoji Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kisoji Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.66. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Kisoji Co's value of 0.24 is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kisoji Co ranks #49 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kisoji Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kisoji Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kisoji Co ranks #49 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kisoji Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Kisoji Co's value of 0.24 is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kisoji Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Kisoji 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.85, based on 318 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. Kisoji Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 71.6% 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 Kisoji Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kisoji Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kisoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Kisoji Co (NGO:8160) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,515.45, compared to a current price of 円2,426.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 71.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.85. Kisoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Kisoji Co (NGO:8160), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 Kisoji Co (NGO:8160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kisoji Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,426.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,515.45.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8160:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円2,515.45 vs. price of 円2,426.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Restaurants median (#49 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kisoji Co Ltd operates several restaurants in Japan. The company operates through the following divisions of businesses Kisoji, Sozaiya, Suzunoren, Torikaku, Janjantei, and Uno. Through these, it offers shabu-shabu and Japanese cuisine, Japanese-style pubs, and mainly Japanese restaurants. It also manages restaurants with specialty chicken dishes, a variety of grilled meat and wineries.
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