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Tokyo Lifestyle CoTKLF +1.71%58 Debt-to-Equity is 1.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates TKLF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tokyo Lifestyle Co ranks worse than 85% 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 Lifestyle Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TKLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 1.81 Max: 4.35
Current: 1.75
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tokyo Lifestyle Co was 4.35. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 1.81.
TKLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85% of 1007
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TKLF: 1.75
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.
Tokyo Lifestyle Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tokyo Lifestyle Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tokyo Lifestyle 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Tokyo Lifestyle 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 Lifestyle Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tokyo Lifestyle Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokyo Lifestyle 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 Lifestyle Co (TKLF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.75 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tokyo Lifestyle Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Tokyo Lifestyle Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.53 to 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Lifestyle Co ranks #856 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Tokyo Lifestyle Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tokyo Lifestyle Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.75 is near median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 4.35. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Tokyo Lifestyle Co's value of 1.75 is 212.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Lifestyle Co ranks #856 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tokyo Lifestyle Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Lifestyle Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to BQ and CGTL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tokyo Lifestyle Co ranks #856 out of 1007 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tokyo Lifestyle Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Tokyo Lifestyle Co's value of 1.75 is 212.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Tokyo Lifestyle Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.53 to 4.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Tokyo Lifestyle 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,007 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 Lifestyle Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.75 is 212.5% 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 Tokyo Lifestyle 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. Tokyo Lifestyle Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Lifestyle Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Lifestyle Co (TKLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.76, compared to a current price of $1.78 — trading 73.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 212.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Tokyo Lifestyle Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Lifestyle Co (TKLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.75 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 Tokyo Lifestyle Co (TKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Lifestyle Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.78 is trading 73.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.76.
GuruFocus considers Tokyo Lifestyle Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TKLF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.75 (near median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $6.76 vs. price of $1.78 (73.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#856 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokyo Lifestyle Co Ltd, formerly Yoshitsu Co Ltd is a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as other products. Its products include cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and body care. The company's segment includes Directly-Operated Physical Stores, Online Stores and Services, and Franchise Stores and Wholesale Customers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Franchise Stores and Wholesale Customers segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, followed by Japan, the United States, and other overseas markets.
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