Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Sakai Chemical Industry CoSACIF 46 Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates SACIF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 63.62% 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SACIF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sakai Chemical Industry Co was 0.36. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.23.
SACIF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.62% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SACIF: 0.21
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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sakai Chemical Industry Co 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sakai Chemical Industry 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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakai Chemical Industry 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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sakai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #517 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.36. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.21 is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #517 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakai Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #517 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sakai Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.21 is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 41.7% 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakai Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.23, compared to a current price of $28.00 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 41.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.00 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.23.
GuruFocus considers Sakai Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SACIF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.21 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $17.23 vs. price of $28.00 (62.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Chemicals median (#517 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SACIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through five business divisions including Inorganic chemicals, Plastic Additives, Catalysts, Electronic Materials, and Advanced Materials. Its products are used in various applications including paints, inks, plastics, electronic materials, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and additives.
46GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SACIF
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SACIF has been successfully added to your 
