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Daiwa CoTSE:8247 +0.91%39 Debt-to-Equity is 1.21 as of May. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:8247 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of 円423.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Retail - Cyclical companies, Daiwa Co ranks worse than 75.6% 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 Daiwa Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8247'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.06 Max: 2.97
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Daiwa Co was 2.97. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.06.
TSE:8247's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.6% of 1008
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:8247: 1.21
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Daiwa Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Daiwa Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiwa 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, Daiwa 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.
Daiwa Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daiwa Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa 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.
Daiwa Co (TSE:8247) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.21 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Daiwa Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Daiwa Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.10 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Co ranks #762 out of 1008 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Daiwa Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Daiwa Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.21 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daiwa Co's value of 1.21 is 116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Co ranks #762 out of 1008 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daiwa Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Daiwa Co ranks #762 out of 1008 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Daiwa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Daiwa Co's value of 1.21 is 116.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.10 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Daiwa 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 1,008 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. Daiwa Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.21 is 116.1% 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 Daiwa 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. Daiwa Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.21, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Co (TSE:8247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円423.02, compared to a current price of 円333.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.21, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 116.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Daiwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Daiwa Co (TSE:8247), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.21 as of May. 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 Daiwa Co (TSE:8247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円333.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円423.02.
GuruFocus considers Daiwa Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8247:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.21 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: 円423.02 vs. price of 円333.00 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#762 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiwa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the operation of department stores and other businesses. It operates two department stores in Kanazawa and Toyama. The company's reportable segments are department stores, hotels, publishing, food and beverages, and others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the department stores segment, which provides customers with various products, information, and services.
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