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Sankei Real EstateTSE:2972 +0.48%58 Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:2972 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円85,070.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 REITs companies, Sankei Real Estate ranks worse than 72.14% 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 Sankei Real Estate's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2972'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.13
Current: 1.09
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sankei Real Estate was 1.13. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 0.99.
TSE:2972's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.14% of 682
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs TSE:2972: 1.09
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.
Sankei Real Estate Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sankei Real Estate Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankei Real Estate'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:2972 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Sankei Real Estate'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.
Sankei Real Estate Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sankei Real Estate's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankei Real Estate'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.
Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sankei Real Estate and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Sankei Real Estate's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #492 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Sankei Real Estate's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sankei Real Estate's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 1.13. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Sankei Real Estate's value of 1.09 is 39.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #492 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sankei Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankei Real Estate's Debt-to-Equity compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #492 out of 682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sankei Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Sankei Real Estate's value of 1.09 is 39.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sankei Real Estate's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Sankei Real Estate 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 682 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. Sankei Real Estate's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.09 is 39.7% 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 Sankei Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankei Real Estate's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankei Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円85,070.69, compared to a current price of 円105,200.00 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 39.7% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Sankei Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.09 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 Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円105,200.00 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円85,070.69.
GuruFocus considers Sankei Real Estate to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2972:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.09 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: 円85,070.69 vs. price of 円105,200.00 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% above the REITs median (#492 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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