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Tokyo Gas CoTKGSF 74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TKGSF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 473 Utilities - Regulated companies, Tokyo Gas Co ranks better than 60.25% 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 Tokyo Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TKGSF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.75 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tokyo Gas Co was 0.94. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.75.
TKGSF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.25% of 473
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs TKGSF: 0.70
Tokyo Gas Co (OTCPK:TKGSF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Tokyo Gas Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tokyo Gas Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tokyo Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Tokyo Gas 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.
Tokyo Gas Co Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Tokyo Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokyo Gas 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.
Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tokyo Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Tokyo Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #188 out of 473 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Tokyo Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tokyo Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.94. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Tokyo Gas Co's value of 0.70 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #188 out of 473 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Gas Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #188 out of 473 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Tokyo Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Tokyo Gas Co's value of 0.70 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tokyo Gas Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.58 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Tokyo Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 473 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. Tokyo Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is 28.6% 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 Tokyo Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokyo Gas Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.24, compared to a current price of $38.20 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 28.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. Tokyo Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 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 Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.20 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.24.
GuruFocus considers Tokyo Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TKGSF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $30.24 vs. price of $38.20 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#188 of 473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is a Japanese utility company involved in the production, generation, and supply of natural gas and electricity. Tokyo Gas segments its operations into Gas, Electric Power, Overseas, and Other business units. The company's Gas division generates the vast majority of its total revenue through the supply and sale of natural gas to, namely, the Tokyo metropolitan area and other Japanese urban areas. Tokyo Gas' supply of natural gas is fairly evenly distributed amongst residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation customers. The company's Electric Power business also represents a significant income stream. This division operates a portfolio of cogeneration and natural gas-fired thermal power plants primarily located in the Tokyo area.
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