AFC HD AMS Life Science Co (TSE:2927) Debt-to-Equity: 1.44 (As of May. 2026) — 112% Above Median

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TSE:2927 AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Ltd TSE:2927
70 GF Score
Price 円854.00
GF Value 円1,049.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity?

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co TSE:2927 70 Debt-to-Equity is 1.44 as of May. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:2927 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,049.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co ranks worse than 87.36% on this metric.

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円19,165 Mil. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円4,544 Mil. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円16,148 Mil. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.47.

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 AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2927' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.66
Current: 1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AFC HD AMS Life Science Co was 1.66. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.68.

TSE:2927's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
87.36% of 1764 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs TSE:2927: 1.47

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co  (TSE:2927) 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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AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AFC HD AMS Life Science 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.

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 1.39 1.49 1.68 1.59

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.61 1.59 1.52 1.47 1.44

TSE:2927 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, AFC HD AMS Life Science 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.


AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 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 1.44 mean?
AFC HD AMS Life Science Co (TSE:2927) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.44 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AFC HD AMS Life Science Co and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co ranks #1541 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.44 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's value of 1.44 is 251.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co ranks #1541 out of 1764 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co ranks #1541 out of 1764 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places AFC HD AMS Life Science Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's value of 1.44 is 251.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.41, AFC HD AMS Life Science 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 0.41, 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. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.44 is 251.2% 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 AFC HD AMS Life Science 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. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.44, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AFC HD AMS Life Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co (TSE:2927) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,049.97, compared to a current price of 円854.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.44, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 251.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. AFC HD AMS Life Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 AFC HD AMS Life Science Co (TSE:2927), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.44 as of May. 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 AFC HD AMS Life Science Co (TSE:2927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFC HD AMS Life Science Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円854.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,049.97. GuruFocus considers AFC HD AMS Life Science Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2927:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.44 (112% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: 円1,049.97 vs. price of 円854.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 251.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1541 of 1764)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Business Description

Address 3-6-36, Toyoda, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka, JPN, 422-8027
AFC HD AMS Life Science Co Ltd formerly AMS Life Science Co., Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling of health foods and cosmetics in Japan.
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