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Toho Acetylene CoTSE:4093 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:4093 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円353.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Toho Acetylene Co ranks better than 69.51% 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 Toho Acetylene Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4093'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Toho Acetylene Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.24.
TSE:4093's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.51% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:4093: 0.17
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.
Toho Acetylene Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Toho Acetylene Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toho Acetylene 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, Toho Acetylene 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.
Toho Acetylene Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Toho Acetylene Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toho Acetylene 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.
Toho Acetylene Co (TSE:4093) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Toho Acetylene Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Toho Acetylene Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Toho Acetylene Co ranks #433 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Toho Acetylene Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Toho Acetylene Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.41. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Toho Acetylene Co's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toho Acetylene Co ranks #433 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toho Acetylene Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toho Acetylene Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toho Acetylene Co ranks #433 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Toho Acetylene Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Toho Acetylene Co's value of 0.20 is 45.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Toho Acetylene Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Toho Acetylene 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 0.37, based on 1,420 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. Toho Acetylene Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 45.9% 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 Toho Acetylene Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toho Acetylene Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toho Acetylene Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Acetylene Co (TSE:4093) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円353.46, compared to a current price of 円425.00 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 45.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Toho Acetylene Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Toho Acetylene Co (TSE:4093), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Toho Acetylene Co (TSE:4093) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Acetylene Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円425.00 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円353.46.
GuruFocus considers Toho Acetylene Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4093:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: 円353.46 vs. price of 円425.00 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% below the Chemicals median (#433 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4093 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toho Acetylene Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of high-pressure gases. It is organized in three business segments - Gas related business, Equipment related business and Automotive Equipment related business. It offers dissolve acetylene, acid, glutinous, liquefied petroleum gas, solution materials, fusion cutting equipment, containers, and life-related equipment.
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