Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) Debt-to-Equity: 0.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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NGO:9956 Valor Holdings Co Ltd NGO:9956
87 GF Score
Price 円3,210.00
GF Value 円2,821.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity?

Valor Holdings Co NGO:9956 87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates NGO:9956 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,821.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Retail - Cyclical companies, Valor Holdings Co ranks worse than 58.67% on this metric.

Valor Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円90,190 Mil. Valor Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円75,735 Mil. Valor Holdings Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円185,245 Mil. Valor Holdings Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90.

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 Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NGO:9956' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 0.8   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Valor Holdings Co was 0.95. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 0.80.

NGO:9956's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
58.67% of 1009 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs NGO:9956: 0.74

Valor Holdings Co  (NGO:9956) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valor Holdings 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.

Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Valor Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.78 0.75 0.75 0.90

Valor Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.67 0.74 0.90 0.74

NGO:9956 vs DDS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Valor Holdings 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.


Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


NGO:9956
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Valor Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Valor Holdings Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Valor Holdings Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 mean?
Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Valor Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #592 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Valor Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 0.95. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Valor Holdings Co's value of 0.90 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #592 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valor Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valor Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #592 out of 1009 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Valor Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Valor Holdings Co's value of 0.90 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Valor Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.75 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Valor Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,009 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. Valor Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.90 is 60.7% 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 Valor Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valor Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valor Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,821.16, compared to a current price of 円3,210.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 60.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Valor Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 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 Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,210.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,821.16. GuruFocus considers Valor Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:9956:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.90 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: 円2,821.16 vs. price of 円3,210.00 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#592 of 1009)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Valor Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9956:Japan
Address 661-1, Ohari Cho, Tajimi-shi, Gifu, JPN, 507-0062
Valor Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the processing and retail of food and other lifestyle-related goods. It owns Supermarket, Drug store, Home center, Sports club and Pet Shop among others.
87GF Score

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円3,210.00
Price
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