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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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:M3C'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.45 Max: 2.21
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mitsubishi Chemical Group was 2.21. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.45.
STU:M3C's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.51% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs STU:M3C: 1.01
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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
STU:M3C vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.01 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1185 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 2.21. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 1.01 is 188.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1185 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1185 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 1.01 is 188.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.01 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.35, 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 188.6% 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.45, compared to a current price of €6.13 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 188.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.35. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 as of Jun. 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.13 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.45.
Key valuation signals for STU:M3C:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.01 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: €4.45 vs. price of €6.13 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.6% above the Chemicals median (#1185 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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