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Morito CoTSE:9837 -1.34%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of May. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9837 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,830.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Retail - Cyclical companies, Morito Co ranks better than 87.98% 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 Morito Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9837'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Morito Co was 0.17. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
TSE:9837's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.98% of 1007
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:9837: 0.09
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Morito Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Morito Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Morito 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:9837 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Morito 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.
Morito Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Morito Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Morito 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.
Morito Co (TSE:9837) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Morito Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Morito Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #121 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Morito Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Morito Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Morito Co's value of 0.09 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #121 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Morito Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morito Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #121 out of 1007 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Morito Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Morito Co's value of 0.09 is 83.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Morito Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Morito 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,007 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. Morito Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 83.9% 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 Morito Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morito Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co (TSE:9837) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,830.38, compared to a current price of 円1,761.00 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 83.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Morito Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of May. 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,761.00 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,830.38.
GuruFocus considers Morito Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9837:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.09 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: 円1,830.38 vs. price of 円1,761.00 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#121 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Morito Co Ltd produces and supplies parts such as eyelets, snap fasteners, buckles, tape, and shoe uppers to all sorts of brands. It also designs and produces apparel, bags, and other products. The company supplies a host of products to a wide range of markets, including braces, supports, school supplies, and straps, in addition to footwear-related products such as insoles. It also specializes in supply of parts for automobile, railway, and aircraft interiors.
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