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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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9101'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1 Max: 2.27
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha was 2.27. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.00.
NGO:9101's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.39% of 912
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs NGO:9101: 0.44
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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha'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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha'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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #416 out of 912 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.27. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's value of 0.39 is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #416 out of 912 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #416 out of 912 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's value of 0.39 is 26.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 912 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. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 26.4% 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is 円587.50, compared to a current price of 円760.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 26.4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円760.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円587.50.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9101:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: 円587.50 vs. price of 円760.00 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% below the Transportation median (#416 of 912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is a Japan-based shipping and transportation company. The company operates through seven segments. The Automotive Business covers ocean-going cargo shipping and automobile logistics. Dry Bulk Cargo Business focuses on bulk cargo transport and ship chartering. Energy Business handles shipping and chartering related to energy transport. Liner & Logistics Business includes Air Transport, Liner Shipping with agency, container terminal, port, and tugboat operations, and Logistics covering warehousing, freight forwarding, and coastal freight. Other Business involves real estate leasing and sales, passenger ship services, machinery and equipment wholesale, transportation support, information processing, and petroleum product sales.
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