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Seiwa Chuo HoldingsTSE:7531 +1.93%61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:7531 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,158.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Seiwa Chuo Holdings ranks better than 96.17% 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 Seiwa Chuo Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7531'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Seiwa Chuo Holdings was 0.28. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.16.
TSE:7531's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 96.17% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs TSE:7531: 0.02
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.
Seiwa Chuo Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Seiwa Chuo Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiwa Chuo Holdings'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:7531 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Seiwa Chuo Holdings'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.
Seiwa Chuo Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Seiwa Chuo Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiwa Chuo Holdings'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.
Seiwa Chuo Holdings (TSE:7531) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Seiwa Chuo Holdings and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Seiwa Chuo Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiwa Chuo Holdings ranks #21 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Seiwa Chuo Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Seiwa Chuo Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.28. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Seiwa Chuo Holdings' value of 0.02 is 95.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiwa Chuo Holdings ranks #21 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seiwa Chuo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiwa Chuo Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Seiwa Chuo Holdings ranks #21 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Seiwa Chuo Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Seiwa Chuo Holdings' value of 0.02 is 95.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Seiwa Chuo Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Seiwa Chuo Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Seiwa Chuo Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 95.1% 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 Seiwa Chuo Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiwa Chuo Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 88% 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 Seiwa Chuo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiwa Chuo Holdings (TSE:7531) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,158.32, compared to a current price of 円1,319.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 95.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Seiwa Chuo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Seiwa Chuo Holdings (TSE:7531), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Seiwa Chuo Holdings (TSE:7531) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiwa Chuo Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,319.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,158.32.
GuruFocus considers Seiwa Chuo Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7531:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (88% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: 円1,158.32 vs. price of 円1,319.00 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.1% below the Steel median (#21 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiwa Chuo Holdings Corp engages in the wholesale business of steel products like steel bars, rods, plates and shaped steel. It also involved in processing, contracting contract work related to the steel business, cargo handling, freight handling and storage businesses.
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