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Koatsu Gas Kogyo CoTSE:4097 +2.48%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:4097 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円954.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks better than 81.18% 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4097'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co was 0.15. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.09.
TSE:4097's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.18% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:4097: 0.08
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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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:4097 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #267 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.15. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #267 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co ranks #267 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 77.8% 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo 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. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円954.98, compared to a current price of 円1,242.00 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 77.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co (TSE:4097) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,242.00 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円954.98.
GuruFocus considers Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4097:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: 円954.98 vs. price of 円1,242.00 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Chemicals median (#267 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of industrial gases and chemical products. It has three operating business divisions: Gas, Chemical Products and Information Systems. The company supplies various types of gases to a broad range of industrial sectors, from living-related industries to the medical industry. Its chemical products offering includes adhesives, a synthetic resin emulsion, cyanon, special resin and a nonwoven shock-absorbing material. The company offers information systems, such as LSI cards and reader-writers for various industrial fields, such as construction, civil engineering, transportation, and production equipment; and GNSS receiver modules.
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