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Poplar CoTSE:7601 +0.61%53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 as of Feb. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円211.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 69.91% 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 Poplar Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7601'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.15 Med: 0.52 Max: 6.86
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Poplar Co was 6.86. The lowest was -4.15. And the median was 0.52.
TSE:7601's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 69.91% of 1017
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:7601: 0.28
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Poplar Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Poplar Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poplar 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.
Poplar Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poplar Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poplar 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.
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Poplar Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #306 out of 1017 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Poplar Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Poplar Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Poplar Co's value of 0.43 is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #306 out of 1017 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #306 out of 1017 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Poplar Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Poplar Co's value of 0.43 is 23.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Poplar 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,017 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. Poplar Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 is 23.2% 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 Poplar Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. Poplar Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円211.85, compared to a current price of 円166.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 23.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円166.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円211.85.
GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.43 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: 円211.85 vs. price of 円166.00 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#306 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
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