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Nippon Sheet Glass CoNPSGF 59 Debt-to-Equity is 3.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.46. GuruFocus rates NPSGF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks worse than 96.8% 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 Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NPSGF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67 Med: 4.46 Max: 9.54
Current: 3.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nippon Sheet Glass Co was 9.54. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 4.46.
NPSGF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.8% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NPSGF: 3.77
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 Sheet Glass Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Sheet Glass 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nippon Sheet Glass 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.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Sheet Glass 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.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.77 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nippon Sheet Glass Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.67 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #1179 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.77 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 9.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's value of 3.77 is 719.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #1179 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Sheet Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #1179 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nippon Sheet Glass Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's value of 3.77 is 719.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.67 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Nippon Sheet Glass 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 1,218 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 Sheet Glass Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.77 is 719.6% 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 Nippon Sheet Glass 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. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.77, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Sheet Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 3.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.77, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 719.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.77 as of Jun. 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sheet Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77.
Key valuation signals for NPSGF:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.77 (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.46)
GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $3.00 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 719.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1179 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd manufactures glass and glazing products for many industries. The architectural segment, which accounts for roughly 40% of the company's total revenue, sells flat glass and glazing products to commercial and residential markets and the solar energy sector. The automotive segment, which accounts for roughly half of the company's total revenue, supplies a wide range of automotive glazing to vehicle manufacturers for new vehicles and replacement markets. The technical glass segment sells thin glass and glass fiber products for small displays, lenses, printers, and engine timing belts. Nippon sells its products worldwide, with more than a third of its sales in Europe, roughly a third in Japan and the rest of Asia, and the remaining sales in the Americas.
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