Gourmet Kineya Co (TSE:9850) Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9850 Gourmet Kineya Co Ltd TSE:9850
57 GF Score
Price 円985.00
GF Value 円1,321.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Gourmet Kineya Co Debt-to-Equity?

Gourmet Kineya Co TSE:9850 -0.10% 57 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:9850 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,321.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Gourmet Kineya Co ranks worse than 87.42% on this metric.

Gourmet Kineya Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,402 Mil. Gourmet Kineya Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,936 Mil. Gourmet Kineya Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,345 Mil. Gourmet Kineya Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.

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

TSE:9850' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.47   Max: 3.05
Current: 3.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gourmet Kineya Co was 3.05. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.47.

TSE:9850's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
87.42% of 318 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.845 vs TSE:9850: 3.16

Gourmet Kineya Co  (TSE:9850) 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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Gourmet Kineya Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gourmet Kineya 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.

Gourmet Kineya Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Gourmet Kineya 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 2.66 3.05 2.35 1.51 1.43

Gourmet Kineya Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 1.62 1.62 1.63 1.43 3.16

TSE:9850 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Gourmet Kineya 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.


Gourmet Kineya Co Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gourmet Kineya Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gourmet Kineya Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

Gourmet Kineya 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 mean?
Gourmet Kineya Co (TSE:9850) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gourmet Kineya Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Gourmet Kineya Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Gourmet Kineya Co ranks #278 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Gourmet Kineya Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gourmet Kineya Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.05. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Gourmet Kineya Co's value of 1.43 is 69.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gourmet Kineya Co ranks #278 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gourmet Kineya Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gourmet Kineya Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Gourmet Kineya Co ranks #278 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gourmet Kineya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Gourmet Kineya Co's value of 1.43 is 69.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Gourmet Kineya Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Gourmet Kineya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.85, based on 318 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. Gourmet Kineya Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 69.2% 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 Gourmet Kineya Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gourmet Kineya Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gourmet Kineya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gourmet Kineya Co (TSE:9850) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,321.69, compared to a current price of 円985.00 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 69.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.85. Gourmet Kineya Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Gourmet Kineya Co (TSE:9850), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 Gourmet Kineya Co (TSE:9850) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gourmet Kineya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円985.00 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,321.69. GuruFocus considers Gourmet Kineya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9850:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: 円1,321.69 vs. price of 円985.00 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.2% above the Restaurants median (#278 of 318)

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Gourmet Kineya Co Business Description

Address 3-4-7 Kitakagaya, Suminoe-ku, Osaka, JPN
Gourmet Kineya Co Ltd engages in the management of restaurants. The firm operates a chain of stores serving udon, soba, sushi, and western-style cuisine and ethnic-themed restaurants. It is also engaged in offering in-flight catering and food services. In addition, the company is involved in the production, processing, and sale of frozen food; general property leasing services; railway and passenger transportation services; the sale of Japanese rice and seafood products; and customs clearance and bonded storage business.
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