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Arcs CoTSE:9948 +0.27%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9948 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,181.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arcs Co ranks better than 82.06% 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 Arcs Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9948'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arcs Co was 0.17. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.15.
TSE:9948's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.06% of 1009
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs TSE:9948: 0.14
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Arcs Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Arcs Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcs 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Arcs 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.
Arcs Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcs Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcs 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.
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arcs Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Arcs Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #181 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Arcs Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arcs Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Arcs Co's value of 0.14 is 75.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #181 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcs Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcs Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #181 out of 1009 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Arcs Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Arcs Co's value of 0.14 is 75.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Arcs Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Arcs 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 0.57, 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. Arcs Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 75.4% 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 Arcs Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcs Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is near 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 Arcs Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co (TSE:9948) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,181.52, compared to a current price of 円3,735.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 75.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.57. Arcs Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,735.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,181.52.
GuruFocus considers Arcs Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9948:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.14 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: 円3,181.52 vs. price of 円3,735.00 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#181 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The group operates in a single segment related to retail.
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