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Nihon Plast CoTSE:7291 -1.08%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:7291 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円414.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nihon Plast Co ranks worse than 61.27% 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 Nihon Plast Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7291'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nihon Plast Co was 1.17. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.71.
TSE:7291's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.27% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs TSE:7291: 0.63
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.
Nihon Plast Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nihon Plast Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Plast Co'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:7291 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nihon Plast Co'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.
Nihon Plast Co Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nihon Plast Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Plast Co'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.
Nihon Plast Co (TSE:7291) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nihon Plast Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Nihon Plast Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Plast Co ranks #745 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Nihon Plast Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nihon Plast Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.69 is near median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.17. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nihon Plast Co's value of 0.69 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Plast Co ranks #745 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Plast Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Plast Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nihon Plast Co ranks #745 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nihon Plast Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Nihon Plast Co's value of 0.69 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Plast Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Nihon Plast Co 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 1,216 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. Nihon Plast Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.69 is 50% 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 Nihon Plast Co 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. Nihon Plast Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Plast Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Plast Co (TSE:7291) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円414.41, compared to a current price of 円459.00 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 50% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Nihon Plast Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Nihon Plast Co (TSE:7291), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.69 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 Nihon Plast Co (TSE:7291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Plast Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円459.00 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円414.41.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Plast Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7291:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.69 (near median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: 円414.41 vs. price of 円459.00 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#745 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Plast Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, sale and processing of synthetic resins, packing for different types of machines and chemical products, automotive parts and design, manufacture and sale of electrical components.
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