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Kitabo CoTSE:3409 +3.41%50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円88.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks better than 53.21% 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 Kitabo Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.15
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kitabo Co was 1.15. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.74.
TSE:3409's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.21% of 934
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:3409: 0.38
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.
Kitabo Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kitabo Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kitabo Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Kitabo Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #437 out of 934 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Kitabo Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kitabo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.15. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kitabo Co's value of 0.38 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #437 out of 934 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #437 out of 934 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Kitabo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Kitabo Co's value of 0.38 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitabo Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Kitabo 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.41, based on 934 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. Kitabo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 7.3% 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Kitabo Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円88.53, compared to a current price of 円91.00 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 7.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.41. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円91.00 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円88.53.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.38 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: 円88.53 vs. price of 円91.00 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#437 of 934)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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