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Chemipro Kasei KaishaTSE:4960 -1.07%49 Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:4960 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円309.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,422 Chemicals companies, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ranks worse than 84.18% 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4960'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.41 Max: 1.63
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chemipro Kasei Kaisha was 1.63. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.41.
TSE:4960's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.18% of 1422
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:4960: 1.04
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.
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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.
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemipro Kasei Kaisha'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.
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chemipro Kasei Kaisha and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ranks #1197 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.63. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's value of 1.04 is 181.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ranks #1197 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha ranks #1197 out of 1422 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chemipro Kasei Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's value of 1.04 is 181.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha 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 0.37, based on 1,422 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. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.04 is 181.1% 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha 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. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemipro Kasei Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円309.65, compared to a current price of 円556.00 — trading 79.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 181.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Chemipro Kasei Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.04 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 Chemipro Kasei Kaisha (TSE:4960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円556.00 is trading 79.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円309.65.
GuruFocus considers Chemipro Kasei Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4960:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.04 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: 円309.65 vs. price of 円556.00 (79.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181.1% above the Chemicals median (#1197 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of organic and industrial chemicals. It manufactures ultraviolet absorbers, intermediates of photographic chemicals, and papermaking chemical agents.
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