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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 Hi-Crates Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hi-Crates Co was 0.15. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.15.
TSE:4172's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.43 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
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Hi-Crates Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hi-Crates Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Crates 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:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.
Hi-Crates Co Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Crates 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.
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #999999 out of 561 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Hi-Crates Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #999999 out of 561 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #999999 out of 561 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hi-Crates Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.15 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.43, based on 561 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. 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,337.37, compared to a current price of 円2,320.00 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,320.00 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,337.37.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: 円2,337.37 vs. price of 円2,320.00 (0.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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