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Chichibu Railway CoTSE:9012 +0.19%63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:9012 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,345.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, Chichibu Railway Co ranks worse than 69.64% 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 Chichibu Railway Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9012'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chichibu Railway Co was 1.13. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.49.
TSE:9012's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.64% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs TSE:9012: 0.95
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Chichibu Railway Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chichibu Railway Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chichibu Railway 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:9012 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Chichibu Railway 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.
Chichibu Railway Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chichibu Railway Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chichibu Railway 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.
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Chichibu Railway Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #633 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Chichibu Railway Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chichibu Railway Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.13. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 0.98 is 84.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #633 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chichibu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chichibu Railway Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #633 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chichibu Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 0.98 is 84.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chichibu Railway Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Chichibu Railway 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 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. Chichibu Railway Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 84.9% 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 Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chichibu Railway Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chichibu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,345.85, compared to a current price of 円2,112.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 84.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Chichibu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,112.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,345.85.
GuruFocus considers Chichibu Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9012:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.98 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: 円2,345.85 vs. price of 円2,112.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% above the Transportation median (#633 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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