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Tigers PolymerTSE:4231 +1.24%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:4231 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円894.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Tigers Polymer ranks better than 86.33% 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 Tigers Polymer's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4231'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.1
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tigers Polymer was 0.10. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.08.
TSE:4231's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.33% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:4231: 0.05
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.
Tigers Polymer Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tigers Polymer Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tigers Polymer'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:4231 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tigers Polymer's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tigers Polymer and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Tigers Polymer's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #194 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Tigers Polymer's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tigers Polymer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.10. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Tigers Polymer's value of 0.04 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #194 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tigers Polymer has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigers Polymer's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #194 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tigers Polymer in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Tigers Polymer's value of 0.04 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tigers Polymer's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Tigers Polymer 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. Tigers Polymer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 88.9% 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 Tigers Polymer 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. Tigers Polymer's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigers Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円894.49, compared to a current price of 円1,060.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 88.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Tigers Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,060.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円894.49.
GuruFocus considers Tigers Polymer to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4231:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: 円894.49 vs. price of 円1,060.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.9% below the Chemicals median (#194 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tigers Polymer Corp is engaged in the manufacture of various parts and parts materials of the same type and series. Its segments include Hose manufacturers and sellers of hoses for home appliances (hoses for vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners) and industrial hoses; rubber sheets are used for packing materials, cushioning materials, and mats, mainly for entrances.
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