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Sasatoku Printing CoTSE:3958 +0.74%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:3958 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円542.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Business Services companies, Sasatoku Printing Co ranks better than 64.25% 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 Sasatoku Printing Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3958'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.16
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sasatoku Printing Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.17.
TSE:3958's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.25% of 951
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs TSE:3958: 0.16
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.
Sasatoku Printing Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sasatoku Printing Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasatoku Printing 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.
TSE:3958 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sasatoku Printing 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.
Sasatoku Printing Co Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sasatoku Printing Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasatoku Printing 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.
Sasatoku Printing Co (TSE:3958) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sasatoku Printing Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Sasatoku Printing Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasatoku Printing Co ranks #340 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Sasatoku Printing Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sasatoku Printing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.41. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Sasatoku Printing Co's value of 0.13 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasatoku Printing Co ranks #340 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasatoku Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasatoku Printing Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sasatoku Printing Co ranks #340 out of 951 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sasatoku Printing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Sasatoku Printing Co's value of 0.13 is 61.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sasatoku Printing Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Sasatoku Printing 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 951 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. Sasatoku Printing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 61.8% 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 Sasatoku Printing Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasatoku Printing Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasatoku Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasatoku Printing Co (TSE:3958) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円542.14, compared to a current price of 円546.00 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 61.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.34. Sasatoku Printing Co'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 Sasatoku Printing Co (TSE:3958), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Sasatoku Printing Co (TSE:3958) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasatoku Printing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円546.00 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円542.14.
GuruFocus considers Sasatoku Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3958:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: 円542.14 vs. price of 円546.00 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Business Services median (#340 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasatoku Printing Co Ltd is engaged in Plate making, printing, processing and sales of paper and packaging materials. Planning, editing, production and sales of publications and advertising media.
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