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Sanrio CoSNROF +6.21%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates SNROF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.12 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,015 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sanrio Co ranks better than 84.63% 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 Sanrio Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SNROF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sanrio Co was 0.85. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.42.
SNROF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84.63% of 1015
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs SNROF: 0.12
Sanrio Co (OTCPK:SNROF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Sanrio Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sanrio Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanrio 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.
SNROF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sanrio 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.
Sanrio Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanrio Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanrio 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.
Sanrio Co (SNROF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sanrio Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Sanrio Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #156 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Sanrio Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sanrio Co's value of 0.12 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #156 out of 1015 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanrio Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanrio Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #156 out of 1015 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sanrio Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sanrio Co's value of 0.12 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanrio Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Sanrio 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,015 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. Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 78.6% 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 Sanrio Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanrio Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co (SNROF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.12, compared to a current price of $7.35 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 78.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Sanrio Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.35 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.12.
GuruFocus considers Sanrio Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNROF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: $9.12 vs. price of $7.35 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#156 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanrio is a Japanese company best known for creating cute, character-driven brands, most famously Hello Kitty. Founded in 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji, Sanrio specializes in designing and licensing characters that appeal to a wide audience, especially children and young adults. Its portfolio includes beloved characters like My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Pompompurin. Beyond merchandise, Sanrio's influence extends to animation, fashion, theme parks, and global pop culture, embodying the concept of kawaii (cuteness) as a cultural phenomenon.
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