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Keiyo BankTSE:8544 -0.80%54 Debt-to-Equity is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:8544 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,222.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Banks companies, Keiyo Bank ranks worse than 64.49% 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 Keiyo Bank's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8544'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.89 Max: 3.17
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Keiyo Bank was 3.17. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.89.
TSE:8544's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.49% of 1411
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.58
vs TSE:8544: 0.93
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.
Keiyo Bank Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Keiyo Bank Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keiyo Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Keiyo Bank'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.
Keiyo Bank Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Keiyo Bank's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keiyo Bank'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.
Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Keiyo Bank and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Keiyo Bank's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #910 out of 1411 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Keiyo Bank's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Keiyo Bank's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.17. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Keiyo Bank's value of 1.22 is 110.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #910 out of 1411 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keiyo Bank has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keiyo Bank's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #910 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Keiyo Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Keiyo Bank's value of 1.22 is 110.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Keiyo Bank's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Keiyo Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.58, based on 1,411 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. Keiyo Bank's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 110.3% 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 Keiyo Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keiyo Bank's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keiyo Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,222.49, compared to a current price of 円2,839.00 — trading 132.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 110.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.58. Keiyo Bank's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22 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 Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,839.00 is trading 132.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,222.49.
GuruFocus considers Keiyo Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8544:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.22 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: 円1,222.49 vs. price of 円2,839.00 (132.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.3% above the Banks median (#910 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keiyo Bank Ltd is a Japanese regional bank operating in the Chiba prefecture. Nearly half of its banking locations are in Chiba proper. Its commercial banking activities include consumer loans, foreign currency deposits, and ATM services. Most of the bank's earning assets are in loans and bill discounted, along with securities. Most of its retail loan portfolio is concentrated in housing loans and loans to small and midsize companies. The bank relies on a consulting arm that works with customers to curtail nonperforming loans. In addition to net interest income, the bank relies on fees and commissions to generate income.
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