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Sekido CoTSE:9878 +1.21%48 Debt-to-Equity is 33.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 983% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:9878 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円369.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekido Co ranks worse than 99107.93% 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 Sekido Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9878'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 3.06 Max: 33.13
Current: -25.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sekido Co was 33.13. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 3.06.
TSE:9878's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:9878: -25.58
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Sekido Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sekido Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekido 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:9878 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Sekido 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.
Sekido Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekido Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekido 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.
Sekido Co (TSE:9878) has a Debt-to-Equity of 33.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sekido Co and its competitors. This is 983% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Sekido Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 33.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #999999 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Sekido Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sekido Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 33.13 is 983% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 33.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sekido Co's value of 33.13 is 5816.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #999999 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sekido Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekido Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #999999 out of 1009 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sekido Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Sekido Co's value of 33.13 is 5816.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekido Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 33.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Sekido 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,009 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. Sekido Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 33.13 is 5816.1% 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 Sekido 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. Sekido Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 33.13, which is 983% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekido Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekido Co (TSE:9878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円369.95, compared to a current price of 円418.00 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 33.13, which is 983% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 5816.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Sekido Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Sekido Co (TSE:9878), the current Debt-to-Equity is 33.13 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 Sekido Co (TSE:9878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekido Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円418.00 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円369.95.
GuruFocus considers Sekido Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9878:
Debt-to-Equity: 33.13 (983% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: 円369.95 vs. price of 円418.00 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5816.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#999999 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekido Co Ltd is a Japanese company that operates as a apparel store. The company is engaged in selling products like brand bags, wallets, watches, and jewellery.
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