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Nippon Chuzo K.K.TSE:5609 +0.11%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks better than 63.99% 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 Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5609'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 0.36. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.25.
TSE:5609's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.99% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs TSE:5609: 0.28
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 Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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:5609 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #197 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.36. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.31 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #197 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #197 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.31 is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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 Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 22.5% 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.70, compared to a current price of 円915.00 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 22.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円915.00 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.70.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: 円739.70 vs. price of 円915.00 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Steel median (#197 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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