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Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECY -2.99%95 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates SHECY with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 86.54% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 0.05. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
SHECY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.54% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SHECY: 0.05
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 0.05 is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #191 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 0.05 is 86.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 1,419 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 86.1% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.93, compared to a current price of $17.86 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 86.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.86 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.93.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: $17.93 vs. price of $17.86 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% below the Chemicals median (#191 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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