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ParkerTSE:9845 -0.28%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9845 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,008.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Parker ranks better than 79.73% 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 Parker's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9845'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Parker was 0.31. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
TSE:9845's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 79.73% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs TSE:9845: 0.09
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Parker Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Parker Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parker'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:9845 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Parker'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.
Parker Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Parker's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parker'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.
Parker (TSE:9845) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Parker and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Parker's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Parker ranks #30 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Parker's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Parker's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Parker's value of 0.09 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parker ranks #30 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parker has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parker's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Parker ranks #30 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Parker in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Parker's value of 0.09 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Parker's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Parker 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Parker's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 81.6% 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 Parker and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parker's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker (TSE:9845) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,008.48, compared to a current price of 円1,404.00 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 81.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Parker's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Parker (TSE:9845), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 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 Parker (TSE:9845) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,404.00 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,008.48.
GuruFocus considers Parker to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9845:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.09 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: 円1,008.48 vs. price of 円1,404.00 (39.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#30 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parker Corp develops, manufactures, and sells machinery and equipment, parts, materials, and chemicals primarily for the automotive, steel, and home electronics industries in Japan. The company offers industrial fine chemicals, including detergents, anti-rust, as well as soundproofing materials for automobiles. It also develops and sells industrial sealing materials and adhesives. In addition, the company imports and sells machinery and equipment for food, shoes, and steel manufacturing industries.
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