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Shikoku Kasei HoldingsTSE:4099 +0.25%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:4099 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,371.97 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks better than 58.91% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4099'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shikoku Kasei Holdings was 0.37. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.18.
TSE:4099's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.91% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:4099: 0.26
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Shikoku Kasei Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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:4099 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shikoku Kasei Holdings and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #583 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shikoku Kasei Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.37. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 0.26 is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #583 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shikoku Kasei Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #583 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Shikoku Kasei Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 0.26 is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 27.8% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,371.97, compared to a current price of 円2,427.00 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 27.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Jun. 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,427.00 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,371.97.
GuruFocus considers Shikoku Kasei Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4099:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.26 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: 円1,371.97 vs. price of 円2,427.00 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Chemicals median (#583 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4099 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corp is engaged in the chemicals and building material business. The chemicals are used in various things and places such as automobiles, smartphones, and pools. The building material products add color to living spaces, such as painted walls, garage front doors, and archways for public facilities.
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