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MitsubaTSE:7280 -0.67%68 Debt-to-Equity is 1.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:7280 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円841.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mitsuba ranks worse than 78.17% 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 Mitsuba's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7280'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 2.44 Max: 7.82
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mitsuba was 7.82. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.44.
TSE:7280's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.17% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs TSE:7280: 1.11
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Mitsuba Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mitsuba Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsuba'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:7280 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Mitsuba'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.
Mitsuba Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mitsuba's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsuba'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.
Mitsuba (TSE:7280) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mitsuba and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Mitsuba's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.11 to 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsuba ranks #956 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Mitsuba's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mitsuba's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 7.82. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Mitsuba's value of 1.11 is 141.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsuba ranks #956 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsuba has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsuba's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mitsuba ranks #956 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mitsuba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Mitsuba's value of 1.11 is 141.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsuba's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.11 to 7.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Mitsuba 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,223 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. Mitsuba's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.11 is 141.3% 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 Mitsuba and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsuba's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsuba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsuba (TSE:7280) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円841.77, compared to a current price of 円1,335.00 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 141.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Mitsuba's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Mitsuba (TSE:7280), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.11 as of Jun. 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 Mitsuba (TSE:7280) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsuba stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,335.00 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円841.77.
GuruFocus considers Mitsuba to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7280:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.11 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.44)
GF Value™: 円841.77 vs. price of 円1,335.00 (58.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#956 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsuba Corp is a manufacturer of electrical components for automotive vehicles. The company produces front wipers, power window motors, power slide-door systems, electrical power steering motors, starter motors, and electrical oil pumps for automotive vehicles. Further, Mitsuba supplies electrical motors and components to the motorcycle, electric vehicle, and nursing-care industries. The largest end markets are Asia, with a special focus on Japan, and America.
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