Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Debt-to-Equity: 2.72 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4735 Kyoshin Co Ltd TSE:4735
63 GF Score
Price 円301.00
GF Value 円342.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity?

Kyoshin Co TSE:4735 +0.67% 63 Debt-to-Equity is 2.72 as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:4735 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円342.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Education companies, Kyoshin Co ranks worse than 96.44% on this metric.

Kyoshin Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,001 Mil. Kyoshin Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,627 Mil. Kyoshin Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,907 Mil. Kyoshin Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.72.

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 Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4735' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 2.7   Max: 3.38
Current: 2.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kyoshin Co was 3.38. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 2.70.

TSE:4735's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
96.44% of 225 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs TSE:4735: 2.96

Kyoshin Co  (TSE:4735) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyoshin 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.

Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Kyoshin Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Debt-to-Equity
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Kyoshin Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4735 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kyoshin 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.


Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Kyoshin Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Kyoshin Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Kyoshin Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.72 mean?
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.72 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kyoshin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.03 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #217 out of 225 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.72 is near median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.38. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Kyoshin Co's value of 2.72 is 907.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #217 out of 225 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyoshin Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #217 out of 225 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kyoshin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Kyoshin Co's value of 2.72 is 907.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyoshin Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.03 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Kyoshin Co has consistently been above 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.27, based on 225 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. Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.72 is 907.4% above 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 Kyoshin Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoshin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円342.55, compared to a current price of 円301.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 907.4% above the Education industry median of 0.27. Kyoshin Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.72 as of Feb. 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円301.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円342.55. GuruFocus considers Kyoshin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4735:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.72 (near median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: 円342.55 vs. price of 円301.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 907.4% above the Education median (#217 of 225)

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Kyoshin Co Business Description

Address Shimogyo-ku Karasuma Street Gojo 382-1, Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka-cho, down Kyoto, Yubinbango, Kyoto, JPN, 600-8177
Kyoshin Co Ltd operates cram schools and offers guidance services for students appearing for elementary, junior, & high school entrance examinations. It also operates specialty schools for Japanese students abroad & offers tutorial & related services. It has franchise classes for individual guidance and English conversation classes for children from elementary school to infants. The company operates in three segments, which include cram school business, Language-related businesses, and the childcare and elderly care business segment.
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