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Sumitomo Forestry CoSMFRF 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks worse than 57.3% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SMFRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.63 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 0.83. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.63.
SMFRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 57.3% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs SMFRF: 0.75
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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sumitomo Forestry Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry 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 Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #51 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.83. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.75 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #51 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #51 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sumitomo Forestry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.75 is 11.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Forestry Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Sumitomo Forestry 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.67, based on 89 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 11.9% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.18, compared to a current price of $8.39 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 11.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.67. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.39 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.18.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMFRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: $12.18 vs. price of $8.39 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#51 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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