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Lapine CoTSE:8143 35 Debt-to-Equity is 2.38 as of Feb. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:8143 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of 円189.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lapine Co ranks worse than 92.51% 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 Lapine Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8143'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.67 Max: 2.38
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lapine Co was 2.38. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.67.
TSE:8143's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.51% of 934
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSE:8143: 2.16
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.
Lapine Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lapine Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lapine 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:8143 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lapine 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.
Lapine Co Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lapine Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lapine 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.
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lapine Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Lapine Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #864 out of 934 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Lapine Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lapine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.38. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Lapine Co's value of 2.38 is 480.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #864 out of 934 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lapine Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapine Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #864 out of 934 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lapine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Lapine Co's value of 2.38 is 480.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lapine Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Lapine 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.41, based on 934 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. Lapine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 is 480.5% 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 Lapine Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Lapine Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co (TSE:8143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円189.64, compared to a current price of 円142.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 480.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.41. Lapine Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円142.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円189.64.
GuruFocus considers Lapine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8143:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.38 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: 円189.64 vs. price of 円142.00 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 480.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#864 of 934)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lapine Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing and fashion accessories in Japan. It offers jackets, pants, blouses, cuts, dresses, sweaters, and skirts.
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