Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Above Median

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TSE:2220 Kameda Seika Co Ltd TSE:2220
77 GF Score
Price 円1,349.00
GF Value 円1,952.35
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity?

Kameda Seika Co TSE:2220 +0.67% 77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:2220 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,952.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kameda Seika Co ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.

Kameda Seika Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,040 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40,140 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円102,927 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.

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 Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2220' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.49
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kameda Seika Co was 0.49. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.29.

TSE:2220's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
50.2% of 1761 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs TSE:2220: 0.42

Kameda Seika Co  (TSE:2220) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kameda Seika 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.

Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Kameda Seika Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.36 0.34 0.33 0.49

Kameda Seika Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.49 0.46 0.49 0.42

TSE:2220 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kameda Seika 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.


Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Kameda Seika Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Kameda Seika Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 mean?
Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kameda Seika Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #877 out of 1761 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Kameda Seika Co's value of 0.49 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #877 out of 1761 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kameda Seika Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #877 out of 1761 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Kameda Seika Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Kameda Seika Co's value of 0.49 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kameda Seika Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Kameda Seika 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,761 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. Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.49 is 16.7% 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 Kameda Seika Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kameda Seika Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,952.35, compared to a current price of 円1,349.00 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 16.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Kameda Seika Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 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 Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kameda Seika Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,349.00 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,952.35. GuruFocus considers Kameda Seika Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2220:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.49 (69% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,952.35 vs. price of 円1,349.00 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#877 of 1761)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kameda Seika Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Kangnam-gu, Niigata, JPN, 950-0198
Kameda Seika Co Ltd is a manufacturer of rice market confection. The company's product portfolio includes soft rice cracker, hard rice cracker, jealous, hailstone, appetizers, seaweed roll, fried rice crackers, baby sweets, fusion, Kameda's special rice, other sweets and healthcare products. It sells its products to supermarkets and convenience stores such as Kameda Seika and Nissin confectionery.
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