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Seihyo CoTSE:2872 -0.31%44 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,527.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,756 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 86.39% 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 Seihyo Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.9
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Seihyo Co was 0.90. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.48.
TSE:2872's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.39% of 1756
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs TSE:2872: 1.41
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Seihyo Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Seihyo Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Seihyo Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Seihyo Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1517 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Seihyo Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Seihyo Co's value of 0.83 is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1517 out of 1756 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1517 out of 1756 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Seihyo Co's value of 0.83 is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Seihyo Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Seihyo 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 1,756 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. Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 97.6% 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 Seihyo 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. Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,527.52, compared to a current price of 円1,936.00 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Feb. 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,936.00 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,527.52.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (73% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: 円2,527.52 vs. price of 円1,936.00 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1517 of 1756)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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