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Japan Asia Investment CoTSE:8518 53 Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:8518 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円130.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Asset Management companies, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks worse than 89.07% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8518'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 1.9 Max: 3.45
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Japan Asia Investment Co was 3.45. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.90.
TSE:8518's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.07% of 933
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs TSE:8518: 1.36
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.
Japan Asia Investment Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Japan Asia Investment Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:8518 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Asia Investment Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Japan Asia Investment Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.09 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #831 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Japan Asia Investment Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 3.45. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 1.36 is 518.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #831 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Asia Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Asia Investment Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #831 out of 933 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Japan Asia Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 1.36 is 518.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Asia Investment Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.09 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Japan Asia Investment 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.22, based on 933 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. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 518.2% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円130.73, compared to a current price of 円155.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 518.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Japan Asia Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円155.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円130.73.
GuruFocus considers Japan Asia Investment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8518:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.36 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: 円130.73 vs. price of 円155.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 518.2% above the Asset Management median (#831 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd (JAIC) provides growth capital to venture companies and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The company provides various support to achieve growth strategies of the company by utilizing JAIC's resources in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
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