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Niigata Kotsu CoTSE:9017 65 Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:9017 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,241.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Transportation companies, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks worse than 74.81% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9017'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 1.69 Max: 2.04
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Niigata Kotsu Co was 2.04. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.69.
TSE:9017's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.81% of 921
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs TSE:9017: 1.10
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Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Niigata Kotsu 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:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.27 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #689 out of 921 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 2.04. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 1.10 is 103.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #689 out of 921 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #689 out of 921 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Niigata Kotsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 1.10 is 103.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Niigata Kotsu Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.27 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Niigata Kotsu 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 0.54, based on 921 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.10 is 103.7% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,241.45, compared to a current price of 円1,992.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 103.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.54. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.10 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,992.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,241.45.
GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.10 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: 円2,241.45 vs. price of 円1,992.00 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.7% above the Transportation median (#689 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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