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First Juken CoTSE:8917 -0.94%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:8917 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,103.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, First Juken Co ranks better than 66.29% 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 First Juken Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8917'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of First Juken Co was 0.46. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.29.
TSE:8917's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.29% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs TSE:8917: 0.33
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.
First Juken Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
First Juken Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Juken 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:8917 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, First Juken 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.
First Juken Co Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, First Juken Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Juken 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.
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on First Juken Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, First Juken Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #30 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is First Juken Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
First Juken Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.46. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71. First Juken Co's value of 0.33 is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #30 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Juken Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Juken Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #30 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts First Juken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71. First Juken Co's value of 0.33 is 53.5% below this benchmark. Historically, First Juken Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.71, First Juken 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.71, based on 89 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. First Juken Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 53.5% 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 First Juken Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Juken Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Juken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co (TSE:8917) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,103.85, compared to a current price of 円1,155.00 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 53.5% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.71. First Juken Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Apr. 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,155.00 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,103.85.
GuruFocus considers First Juken Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8917:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: 円1,103.85 vs. price of 円1,155.00 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#30 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Juken Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the development of residential housing and condominium buildings. Its detached housing business offers the wooden house with a traditional conventional construction method. Its residential condominium business offers house on sale and rental. It is also engaged insurance business that offers fire insurance and life insurance. The Group is mainly engaged in the Detached house business, Condominium business and Special construction business.
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