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Top Culture CoTSE:7640 46 Debt-to-Equity is 5.78 as of Apr. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:7640 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円126.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Retail - Cyclical companies, Top Culture Co ranks worse than 96.94% 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 Top Culture Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7640'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 3.85 Max: 12.4
Current: 5.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Top Culture Co was 12.40. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 3.85.
TSE:7640's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.94% of 1013
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:7640: 5.78
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.
Top Culture Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Top Culture Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Top Culture 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:7640 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Top Culture 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.
Top Culture Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Top Culture Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Top Culture 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.
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Top Culture Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Top Culture Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 12.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #982 out of 1013 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Top Culture Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Top Culture Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 12.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Top Culture Co's value of 5.78 is 932.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #982 out of 1013 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Top Culture Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Culture Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #982 out of 1013 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Top Culture Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Top Culture Co's value of 5.78 is 932.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Top Culture Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 12.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Top Culture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,013 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. Top Culture Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 is 932.1% 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 Top Culture 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. Top Culture Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Culture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円126.21, compared to a current price of 円194.00 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 932.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Top Culture Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78 as of Apr. 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円194.00 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円126.21.
GuruFocus considers Top Culture Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7640:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.78 (50% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: 円126.21 vs. price of 円194.00 (53.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 932.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#982 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Top Culture Co Ltd is a speciality retail company. The firm mainly sells books, stationery, music and video software. The company owns and operates approximately 74 retail stores in Japan. In addition, the company is engaged in the management of sports facilities and maintenance of store facilities. Its reportable segments are: Tsutaya Bookstore Business, Games and trading cards business, Sports-related business, Visiting nurse business, and Catering business.
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