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Meito CoTSE:2207 -0.58%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:2207 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,271.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Meito Co ranks better than 59.81% 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 Meito Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2207'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Meito Co was 0.31. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.25.
TSE:2207's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 59.81% of 1764
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:2207: 0.29
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.
Meito Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Meito Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meito 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.
TSE:2207 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Meito 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.
Meito Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meito Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meito 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.
Meito Co (TSE:2207) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Meito Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Meito Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #709 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Meito Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Meito Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Meito Co's value of 0.29 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #709 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meito Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meito Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #709 out of 1764 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Meito Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Meito Co's value of 0.29 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Meito Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Meito 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,764 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. Meito Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 29.3% 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 Meito Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meito Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co (TSE:2207) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,271.63, compared to a current price of 円3,450.00 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 29.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Meito Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,450.00 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,271.63.
GuruFocus considers Meito Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2207:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円2,271.63 vs. price of 円3,450.00 (51.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#709 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2207 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meito Co Ltd is a Japanese based company operates in a wide range of business. The company is involved in the manufacture and sale of confectionery, beverages, seasoning foods, food additives and other foods. In addition, it is also involved in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, medical devices, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, and other chemical products. Further, it also involved in the construction and management of golf course activity. Geographically, business activities of the group are functioned through the region of Japan.
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