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NISHIKAWA RUBBER CoTSE:5161 -1.38%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:5161 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,179.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks better than 63.45% 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5161'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co was 0.36. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.22.
TSE:5161's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.45% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs TSE:5161: 0.29
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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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:5161 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #447 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.36. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's value of 0.28 is 39.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #447 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #447 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's value of 0.28 is 39.1% below this benchmark. Historically, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.46, NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,223 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. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 39.1% 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,179.28, compared to a current price of 円3,570.00 — trading 202.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 39.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,570.00 is trading 202.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,179.28.
GuruFocus considers NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5161:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: 円1,179.28 vs. price of 円3,570.00 (202.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#447 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Ltd manufactures and sells rubber sealing products for automotive, housing, and civil engineering related products. It offers automotive-related products, such as glass runs, interior and exterior moldings, waist sealings, electrical equipment packing materials, and others; and housing-related products, including joint gaskets, backup seals, door seals, and other seals. The company also provides civil engineering-related products, including AN joint I, AN joint III, Excel joints, and ANB flexible joints for sewage works and water-swelling sponge applications. Its reportable segments are Japan, which derives the maximum revenue, North America, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
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