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OZUTSE:7487 -0.55%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:7487 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,769.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Forest Products companies, OZU ranks better than 78.43% 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 OZU's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7487'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of OZU was 0.20. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.16.
TSE:7487's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.43% of 255
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs TSE:7487: 0.14
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.
OZU Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
OZU Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OZU'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, OZU'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.
OZU Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, OZU's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OZU'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.
OZU (TSE:7487) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on OZU and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, OZU's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, OZU ranks #55 out of 255 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is OZU's Debt-to-Equity too high?
OZU's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.20. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. OZU's value of 0.13 is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OZU ranks #55 out of 255 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OZU has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OZU's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, OZU ranks #55 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places OZU in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. OZU's value of 0.13 is 73.5% below this benchmark. Historically, OZU's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.49, OZU 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.49, based on 255 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. OZU's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 73.5% 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 OZU and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OZU's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OZU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OZU (TSE:7487) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,769.33, compared to a current price of 円1,794.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 73.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. OZU'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 OZU (TSE:7487), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Feb. 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 OZU (TSE:7487) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OZU stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,794.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,769.33.
GuruFocus considers OZU to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7487:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: 円1,769.33 vs. price of 円1,794.00 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.5% below the Forest Products median (#55 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7487 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OZU Corp is engaged in processing, importing, exporting, and selling nonwoven fabrics and paper products, manufacturing wet products, importing and exporting, and sales of peracetic acid preparations.
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