Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Nippon Chemi-ConTSE:6997 -5.71%53 Debt-to-Equity is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:6997 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,207.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,232 Hardware companies, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks worse than 88.13% 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 Chemi-Con's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6997'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.69
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nippon Chemi-Con was 1.69. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.22.
TSE:6997's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 88.13% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TSE:6997: 1.22
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 Chemi-Con Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nippon Chemi-Con Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Nippon Chemi-Con'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:6997 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Chemi-Con'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 Chemi-Con Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Chemi-Con's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chemi-Con'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 Chemi-Con (TSE:6997) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nippon Chemi-Con and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Nippon Chemi-Con's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.57 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #1967 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Nippon Chemi-Con's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nippon Chemi-Con's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.20 is near median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.69. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Nippon Chemi-Con's value of 1.20 is 328.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #1967 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Chemi-Con has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chemi-Con's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #1967 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nippon Chemi-Con in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Nippon Chemi-Con's value of 1.20 is 328.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chemi-Con's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.57 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Nippon Chemi-Con 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,232 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 Chemi-Con's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.20 is 328.6% 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 Chemi-Con 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. Nippon Chemi-Con's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chemi-Con stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemi-Con (TSE:6997) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,207.60, compared to a current price of 円2,674.00 — trading 121.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 328.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Nippon Chemi-Con's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Chemi-Con (TSE:6997), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.20 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 Chemi-Con (TSE:6997) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemi-Con stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,674.00 is trading 121.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,207.60.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chemi-Con to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6997:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.20 (near median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: 円1,207.60 vs. price of 円2,674.00 (121.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 328.6% above the Hardware median (#1967 of 2232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chemi-Con Corp is a Japan-based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of aluminum materials, capacitors, precision mechanical components, and electronics. The company provides the manufacture and sale of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and related products including aluminum foils. It also provides multilayer ceramic capacitors, film capacitors, metal oxide varistors TNR, nanocrystalline/amorphous/dust choke coils, electric double layer capacitors, and electro-mechanical products.
53GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:6997
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:6997 has been successfully added to your 
