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GLC GroupTSE:2970 -0.64%87 Debt-to-Equity is 1.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:2970 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円788.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Real Estate companies, GLC Group ranks worse than 76.89% 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 GLC Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2970'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.76 Max: 2.43
Current: 1.62
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GLC Group was 2.43. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.76.
TSE:2970's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.89% of 1545
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs TSE:2970: 1.62
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.
GLC Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GLC Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GLC Group'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:2970 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, GLC Group'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.
GLC Group Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, GLC Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLC Group'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.
GLC Group (TSE:2970) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GLC Group and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, GLC Group ranks #1188 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is GLC Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GLC Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. GLC Group's value of 1.62 is 118.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GLC Group ranks #1188 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GLC Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLC Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, GLC Group ranks #1188 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GLC Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74. GLC Group's value of 1.62 is 118.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.74, GLC Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.74, based on 1,545 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. GLC Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 is 118.9% 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 GLC Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLC Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLC Group (TSE:2970) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円788.41, compared to a current price of 円1,082.00 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 118.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.74. GLC Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 GLC Group (TSE:2970), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62 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 GLC Group (TSE:2970) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,082.00 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円788.41.
GuruFocus considers GLC Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2970:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.62 (113% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: 円788.41 vs. price of 円1,082.00 (37.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.9% above the Real Estate median (#1188 of 1545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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