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SandenSAEOF 49 Debt-to-Equity is 3.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates SAEOF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sanden ranks worse than 95.56% 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 Sanden's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAEOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.97 Med: 3.08 Max: 15.27
Current: 2.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sanden was 15.27. The lowest was -5.97. And the median was 3.08.
SAEOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.56% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SAEOF: 2.90
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.
Sanden Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sanden Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanden'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, Sanden'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.
Sanden Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanden's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanden'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.
Sanden (SAEOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.06 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sanden and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanden ranks #1162 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Sanden's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sanden's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.06 is near median its 10-year median of 3.08. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sanden's value of 3.06 is 565.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanden ranks #1162 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanden has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanden's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sanden ranks #1162 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sanden in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Sanden's value of 3.06 is 565.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Sanden 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 1,216 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. Sanden's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.06 is 565.2% 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 Sanden 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. Sanden's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanden stock overvalued right now?
Sanden (SAEOF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 3.06. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.43, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 565.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Sanden's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Sanden (SAEOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.06 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sanden (SAEOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanden stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.43.
Key valuation signals for SAEOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.06 (near median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: $3.43 vs. price of $3.60 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 565.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1162 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAEOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanden Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through two segments. The company's automotive systems segment manufactures and distributes automotive air conditioning systems and air-conditioner compressors. The commercial store systems segment manufactures and distributes automatic vending machines, commercial freezers, and refrigerated showcases. Sanden Holdings' products are provided to customers including multinational automobile makers, beverage manufacturers, and home users. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Asian market.
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