Tosho Co (TSE:8920) Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median

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TSE:8920 Tosho Co Ltd TSE:8920
82 GF Score
Price 円714.00
GF Value 円645.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity?

Tosho Co TSE:8920 +0.28% 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:8920 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円645.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Conglomerates companies, Tosho Co ranks better than 54.47% on this metric.

Tosho Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,884 Mil. Tosho Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,072 Mil. Tosho Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円37,782 Mil. Tosho Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

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 Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8920' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.83   Max: 0.96
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tosho Co was 0.96. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.83.

TSE:8920's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
54.47% of 503 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs TSE:8920: 0.45

Tosho Co  (TSE:8920) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tosho 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.

Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Tosho Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.89 0.72 0.59 0.48

Tosho Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.53 0.50 0.48 0.45

TSE:8920 vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Tosho 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.


Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Tosho Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Tosho Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tosho Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 mean?
Tosho Co (TSE:8920) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tosho Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Tosho Co ranks #229 out of 503 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tosho Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.96. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Tosho Co's value of 0.48 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tosho Co ranks #229 out of 503 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tosho Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tosho Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Tosho Co ranks #229 out of 503 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Tosho Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Tosho Co's value of 0.48 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tosho Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Tosho 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.52, based on 503 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. Tosho Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 7.7% 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 Tosho Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tosho Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tosho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tosho Co (TSE:8920) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円645.91, compared to a current price of 円714.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 7.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.52. Tosho Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Tosho Co (TSE:8920), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 Tosho Co (TSE:8920) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tosho Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円714.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円645.91. GuruFocus considers Tosho Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8920:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (42% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: 円645.91 vs. price of 円714.00 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.7% below the Conglomerates median (#229 of 503)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8920 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tosho Co Business Description

Address 1-16-5, Mikawaanjocho, Anjo-Shi, Aichi, JPN, 446-0056
Tosho Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the operation of sports clubs in Japan. It mainly operates membership sports clubs under the name Holiday Sports Club and golf practice ranges under the name Holiday Golf Garden. The company's business segment includes Sports club business; Hotel business and Real estate business. It generates maximum revenue from the Sports club business segment.
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