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Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 +4.22%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円547.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,238 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks worse than 60.81% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.33
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nihon Knowledge Co was 0.72. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.33.
TSE:5252's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.81% of 2238
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs TSE:5252: 0.33
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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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:5252 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1361 out of 2238 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.72. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 0.33 is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1361 out of 2238 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1361 out of 2238 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 0.33 is 65% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Nihon Knowledge 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 a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.20, based on 2,238 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 65% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円547.89, compared to a current price of 円865.00 — trading 57.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 65% above the Software industry median of 0.20. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円865.00 is trading 57.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円547.89.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: 円547.89 vs. price of 円865.00 (57.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% above the Software median (#1361 of 2238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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