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Muromachi ChemicalsTSE:4885 +0.22%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.82 as of May. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:4885 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円992.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Muromachi Chemicals ranks worse than 77.87% 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 Muromachi Chemicals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4885'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.91 Max: 17.79
Current: 0.82
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Muromachi Chemicals was 17.79. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.91.
TSE:4885's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.87% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs TSE:4885: 0.82
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.
Muromachi Chemicals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Muromachi Chemicals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Muromachi Chemicals'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Muromachi Chemicals'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.
Muromachi Chemicals Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Muromachi Chemicals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Muromachi Chemicals'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.
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Muromachi Chemicals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 17.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #1105 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Muromachi Chemicals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Muromachi Chemicals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 17.79. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 0.82 is 127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #1105 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Muromachi Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muromachi Chemicals' Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #1105 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Muromachi Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 0.82 is 127.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Muromachi Chemicals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 17.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Muromachi Chemicals 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 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. Muromachi Chemicals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 is 127.8% 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 Muromachi Chemicals 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. Muromachi Chemicals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muromachi Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円992.48, compared to a current price of 円904.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 127.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Muromachi Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82 as of May. 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円904.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円992.48.
GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.82 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: 円992.48 vs. price of 円904.00 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.8% above the Chemicals median (#1105 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
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