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Meiji Holdings CoTSE:2269 -0.53%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:2269 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,808.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,756 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Meiji Holdings Co ranks better than 71.18% 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 Meiji Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2269'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Meiji Holdings Co was 0.35. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.
TSE:2269's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 71.18% of 1756
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs TSE:2269: 0.18
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.
Meiji Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Meiji Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiji Holdings 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Meiji Holdings 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.
Meiji Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiji Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Holdings 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.
Meiji Holdings Co (TSE:2269) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Meiji Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Meiji Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #506 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Meiji Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Meiji Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Meiji Holdings Co's value of 0.18 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #506 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiji Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #506 out of 1756 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Meiji Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Meiji Holdings Co's value of 0.18 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Meiji Holdings 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 0.42, based on 1,756 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. Meiji Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 57.1% 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 Meiji Holdings 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. Meiji Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Holdings Co (TSE:2269) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,808.26, compared to a current price of 円4,520.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 57.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Meiji Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Meiji Holdings Co (TSE:2269), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Meiji Holdings Co (TSE:2269) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,520.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,808.26.
GuruFocus considers Meiji Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2269:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: 円3,808.26 vs. price of 円4,520.00 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#506 of 1756)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2269 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiji Holdings was established in 2009 as a merged entity of Meiji Dairies, Japan's largest dairy company, and Meiji Seika, the country's number-two confectionery maker. A surge in commodity prices, Japan's aging and shrinking population, and fierce competition propelled the amalgamation. The food business—dairy, cacao, nutrition, and food solutions—represents about 80% of the group's sales and 70% of profits. The rest comes from the pharmaceutical business, specializing in antibacterial and generic drugs, as well as vaccines. Overseas food operations, mainly in China, the US, and Southeast Asia, constitute merely 6.5% of the group's sales, which are in the red due to a surge in investment in China's new factories and fierce price competition initiated by Chinese dairymakers.
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