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Kyowa Leather Cloth CoTSE:3553 +0.11%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:3553 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円851.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks better than 91.54% 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3553'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.03
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kyowa Leather Cloth Co was 0.03. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
TSE:3553's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.54% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:3553: 0.03
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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Chemicals subindustry, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #120 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.03. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 0.03 is 91.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #120 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #120 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kyowa Leather Cloth Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 0.03 is 91.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,419 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. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 91.7% 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円851.20, compared to a current price of 円936.00 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 91.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円936.00 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円851.20.
GuruFocus considers Kyowa Leather Cloth Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3553:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: 円851.20 vs. price of 円936.00 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.7% below the Chemicals median (#120 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of various synthetic resin products. It operates in Automotive, Housing and Fashion and lifestyle business divisions. Kyowa offers synthetic leather cover materials for automotive interiors, decorative products like wall covering paper or film, wood paneling for furniture, interior doors and walls, steel laminated decorative film, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products consisting of handbags, shoes, and accessories.
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