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Katongyo CoTSE:9869 87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:9869 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,748.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Retail - Defensive companies, Katongyo Co ranks better than 85.61% 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 Katongyo Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9869'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Katongyo Co was 0.13. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.10.
TSE:9869's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.61% of 278
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.555
vs TSE:9869: 0.08
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Katongyo Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Katongyo Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Katongyo 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:9869 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Katongyo 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.
Katongyo Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Katongyo Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Katongyo 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.
Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Katongyo Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Katongyo Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #40 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Katongyo Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Katongyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.13. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Katongyo Co's value of 0.08 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #40 out of 278 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katongyo Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #40 out of 278 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Katongyo Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Katongyo Co's value of 0.08 is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Katongyo Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Katongyo 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.56, based on 278 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. Katongyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 85.6% 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 Katongyo Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Katongyo Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,748.97, compared to a current price of 円6,540.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 85.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Katongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,540.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,748.97.
GuruFocus considers Katongyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9869:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: 円5,748.97 vs. price of 円6,540.00 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#40 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd is a food wholesale company that handles processed foods. The company is mainly located in Japan. The company segments its operations into room temperature distribution, low temperature distribution, alcoholic beverage distribution, and other. The room temperature distribution segment involves wholesale processed foods and confections. The low temperature distribution segment engages in wholesale low-temperature foods and agricultural products. The alcoholic beverage distribution segment operates in wholesale alcoholic beverages. The other segment relates to the company's logistics business and insurance agency business.
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