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Nankai Chemical CoTSE:4040 +3.39%72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:4040 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,810.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Nankai Chemical Co ranks better than 54.9% 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 Nankai Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4040'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.94 Max: 2.07
Current: 0.3
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nankai Chemical Co was 2.07. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.94.
TSE:4040's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.9% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:4040: 0.30
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.
Nankai Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nankai Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nankai Chemical 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, Nankai Chemical 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.
Nankai Chemical Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nankai Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nankai Chemical 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.
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Nankai Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #640 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Nankai Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nankai Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.07. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #640 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nankai Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Chemical Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #640 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Nankai Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 0.33 is 8.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nankai Chemical Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 2.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Nankai Chemical 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 8.3% 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 Nankai Chemical 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,810.28, compared to a current price of 円3,965.00 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 8.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Nankai Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,965.00 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,810.28.
GuruFocus considers Nankai Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4040:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: 円2,810.28 vs. price of 円3,965.00 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% below the Chemicals median (#640 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of chemical products, agricultural products, quasi-drugs and food additives. collecting, transporting, and recycling of industrial wastes.
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