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The Kosei Securities CoTSE:8617 +0.65%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8617 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円864.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Capital Markets companies, The Kosei Securities Co ranks better than 88.25% 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 The Kosei Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8617'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of The Kosei Securities Co was 0.04. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
TSE:8617's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.25% of 613
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs TSE:8617: 0.03
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.
The Kosei Securities Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
The Kosei Securities 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:8617 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Kosei Securities 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.
The Kosei Securities Co Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Kosei Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kosei Securities 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.
The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #72 out of 613 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is The Kosei Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
The Kosei Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. The Kosei Securities Co's value of 0.03 is 90.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #72 out of 613 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kosei Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kosei Securities Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #72 out of 613 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places The Kosei Securities Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. The Kosei Securities Co's value of 0.03 is 90.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.32, The Kosei Securities Co has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.32, based on 613 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. The Kosei Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 90.6% below 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 The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kosei Securities Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kosei Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円864.71, compared to a current price of 円621.00 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 90.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.32. The Kosei Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Jun. 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円621.00 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円864.71.
GuruFocus considers The Kosei Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8617:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: 円864.71 vs. price of 円621.00 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% below the Capital Markets median (#72 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Kosei Securities Co Ltd operates in the capital market industry. The company provides brokerage service, underwriting service, and other services related to securities.
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