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Sanken Electric CoSANJF 47 Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates SANJF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.99. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Sanken Electric Co ranks worse than 74.18% 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 Sanken Electric Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SANJF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.01 Max: 1.7
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sanken Electric Co was 1.70. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.01.
SANJF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.18% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs SANJF: 0.67
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.
Sanken Electric Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sanken Electric Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanken Electric 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.
SANJF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sanken Electric 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.
Sanken Electric Co Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanken Electric Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanken Electric 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.
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Sanken Electric Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #675 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Sanken Electric Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sanken Electric Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.70. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Sanken Electric Co's value of 0.67 is 162.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #675 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanken Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanken Electric Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #675 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sanken Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Sanken Electric Co's value of 0.67 is 162.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanken Electric Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Sanken Electric 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 910 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. Sanken Electric Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67 is 162.7% 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 Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanken Electric Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanken Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.67. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.99, compared to a current price of $52.09 — trading 108.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 162.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Sanken Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanken Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.09 is trading 108.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.99.
Key valuation signals for SANJF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.67 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: $24.99 vs. price of $52.09 (108.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.7% above the Semiconductors median (#675 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SANJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanken Electric Co Ltd manufactures, sells, and purchases electric equipment and apparatuses. Its product lineup includes semiconductors, power line filters, inverters, DC power supplies, and other items. Products are offered to the automotive, power supply, LED, and other markets for purposes such as meeting global energy conservation regulations. Semiconductors are the company's leading sales generator and find use in automobiles, home appliances, and industrial automation. In addition to having its equipment manufactured domestically (Japan), and in regions such as North America, the company has stationed sales offices in each region to work with clients and meet specific needs.
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