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Moriroku CoTSE:4249 +0.65%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:4249 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,326.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,417 Chemicals companies, Moriroku Co ranks worse than 66.55% 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 Moriroku Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4249'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.59
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Moriroku Co was 0.55. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.34.
TSE:4249's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.55% of 1417
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:4249: 0.59
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Moriroku Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Moriroku Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moriroku 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:4249 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Moriroku 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.
Moriroku Co Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Moriroku Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moriroku 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.
Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Moriroku Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Moriroku Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #943 out of 1417 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Moriroku Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Moriroku Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.55. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Moriroku Co's value of 0.30 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #943 out of 1417 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Moriroku Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moriroku Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #943 out of 1417 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Moriroku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Moriroku Co's value of 0.30 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Moriroku Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Moriroku 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 1,417 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. Moriroku Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 18.9% 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 Moriroku 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. Moriroku Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moriroku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,326.76, compared to a current price of 円2,955.00 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 18.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Moriroku Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Moriroku Co (TSE:4249), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 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 Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriroku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,955.00 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,326.76.
GuruFocus considers Moriroku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4249:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: 円2,326.76 vs. price of 円2,955.00 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Chemicals median (#943 of 1417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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