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Daisui CoTSE:7538 66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:7538 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円345.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 282 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisui Co ranks better than 62.06% 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 Daisui Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7538'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Daisui Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.39.
TSE:7538's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 62.06% of 282
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.555
vs TSE:7538: 0.32
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.
Daisui Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Daisui Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daisui 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:7538 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisui 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.
Daisui Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisui Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daisui 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.
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Daisui Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Daisui Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #107 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Daisui Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Daisui Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daisui Co's value of 0.32 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #107 out of 282 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisui 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 Daisui Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #107 out of 282 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Daisui Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daisui Co's value of 0.32 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daisui Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Daisui Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.56, based on 282 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. Daisui Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 42.3% 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 Daisui Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daisui Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisui Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co (TSE:7538) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円345.27, compared to a current price of 円392.00 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 42.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Daisui Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円392.00 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円345.27.
GuruFocus considers Daisui Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7538:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: 円345.27 vs. price of 円392.00 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#107 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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