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Santec HoldingsTSE:6777 +6.25%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:6777 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,992.61 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,236 Hardware companies, Santec Holdings ranks better than 74.55% 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 Santec Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6777'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Santec Holdings was 0.13. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.11.
TSE:6777's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 74.55% of 2236
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TSE:6777: 0.09
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.
Santec Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Santec Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santec Holdings'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:6777 vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Santec Holdings'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.
Santec Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Santec Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santec Holdings'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.
Santec Holdings (TSE:6777) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Santec Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Santec Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Santec Holdings ranks #569 out of 2236 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Santec Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Santec Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is near median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.13. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Santec Holdings' value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santec Holdings ranks #569 out of 2236 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santec Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santec Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Santec Holdings ranks #569 out of 2236 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Santec Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Santec Holdings' value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Santec Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Santec Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,236 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. Santec Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 64.3% 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 Santec Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santec Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santec Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santec Holdings (TSE:6777) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,992.61, compared to a current price of 円19,030.00 — trading 90.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 64.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Santec Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Santec Holdings (TSE:6777), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 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 Santec Holdings (TSE:6777) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santec Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円19,030.00 is trading 90.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,992.61.
GuruFocus considers Santec Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6777:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.10 (near median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: 円9,992.61 vs. price of 円19,030.00 (90.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Hardware median (#569 of 2236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6777 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santec Holdings Corp develops, manufactures and sells optical parts and optical measuring instruments. It operates in three segments namely the optical parts segment, the optical measuring instruments segment & the system solution segments. The company's product has application in White Papers, Optical Communication, Medical Imaging, Opto-electronics, Optical Instruments and AV Cable.
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