Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
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.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
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.

TSE:7018 Naikai Zosen Corp TSE:7018
65 GF Score
Price 円13,370.00
GF Value 円5,691.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity?

Naikai Zosen TSE:7018 -3.67% 65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:7018 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,691.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Aerospace & Defense companies, Naikai Zosen ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.

Naikai Zosen's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,470 Mil. Naikai Zosen's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,155 Mil. Naikai Zosen's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,506 Mil. Naikai Zosen's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.

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 Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7018' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 1.07   Max: 1.47
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Naikai Zosen was 1.47. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 1.07.

TSE:7018's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
68.34% of 319 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.29 vs TSE:7018: 0.15

Naikai Zosen  (TSE:7018) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Naikai Zosen'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.

Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity Chart

Naikai Zosen Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.27 0.92 0.52 0.19

Naikai Zosen Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.29 0.25 0.19 0.15

TSE:7018 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Naikai Zosen'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.


Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


TSE:7018
65GF Score
Naikai Zosen Corp TSE:7018
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Naikai Zosen Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Naikai Zosen's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Naikai Zosen's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 mean?
Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Naikai Zosen and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #101 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Naikai Zosen's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Naikai Zosen's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #101 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naikai Zosen has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naikai Zosen's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #101 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Naikai Zosen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Naikai Zosen's value of 0.19 is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Naikai Zosen's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Naikai Zosen 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.29, based on 319 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. Naikai Zosen's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 34.5% 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 Naikai Zosen and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naikai Zosen's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naikai Zosen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,691.30, compared to a current price of 円13,370.00 — trading 134.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 34.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.29. Naikai Zosen's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円13,370.00 is trading 134.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,691.30. GuruFocus considers Naikai Zosen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7018:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (82% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: 円5,691.30 vs. price of 円13,370.00 (134.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#101 of 319)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Naikai Zosen Business Description

Address 226-6 swamp town Setoda Onomichi, Hiroshima, JPN, 722-2493
Naikai Zosen Corp is a shipbuilding company. The company constructs various ships, such as container ships, product tankers, car carriers, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, cargo ships, passenger ferries, and research vessels.
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:7018

Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円13,370.00
Price
円5,691.30
GF Value