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Daisho CoTSE:2816 59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:2816 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,580.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisho Co ranks better than 52.84% 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 Daisho Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2816'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Daisho Co was 0.35. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
TSE:2816's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.84% of 282
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:2816: 0.49
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.
Daisho Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Daisho Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daisho 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:2816 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisho 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.
Daisho Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisho Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daisho 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.
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Daisho Co and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Daisho Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Daisho Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Daisho Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.35. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daisho Co's value of 0.35 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisho Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisho Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #133 out of 282 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Daisho Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daisho Co's value of 0.35 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Daisho Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Daisho 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.56, based on 282 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. Daisho Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 37.5% 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 Daisho Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Daisho Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co (TSE:2816) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,580.84, compared to a current price of 円1,417.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 37.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Daisho Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,417.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,580.84.
GuruFocus considers Daisho Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2816:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (133% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: 円1,580.84 vs. price of 円1,417.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#133 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daisho Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of dipping sauce, soup and seasoning powder ingredients. The company's products are divided into Retail products and Foodservice products. Retail products consist of green vegetable juice, meat, salt and pepper, and others, and Foodservice products comprise of Chubo-Ou Karaage mix, Yakiniku Dori Garlic and Soy, and others.
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