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NIPPON KINZOKU CoTSE:5491 +1.09%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円786.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks worse than 60.11% 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5491'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.98 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NIPPON KINZOKU Co was 1.23. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.98.
TSE:5491's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.11% of 549
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:5491: 0.57
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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIPPON KINZOKU 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:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #330 out of 549 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.23. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 0.59 is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #330 out of 549 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #330 out of 549 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places NIPPON KINZOKU Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 0.59 is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.59 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.41, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 549 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. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 43.9% 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円786.73, compared to a current price of 円925.00 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 43.9% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円925.00 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円786.73.
GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.59 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: 円786.73 vs. price of 円925.00 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Steel median (#330 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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