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Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 +2.27%55 Debt-to-Equity is 3.59 as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 93.15% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9978'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.71 Med: 4.13 Max: 78.2
Current: 3.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co was 78.20. The lowest was -60.71. And the median was 4.13.
TSE:9978's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.15% of 1007
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs TSE:9978: 3.26
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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.59 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #938 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.59 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 3.59 is 541.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #938 out of 1007 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #938 out of 1007 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 3.59 is 541.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 1,007 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.59 is 541.1% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.59, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.82, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.59, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 541.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.59 as of Feb. 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.82.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.59 (13% below median its 10-year median of 4.13)
GF Value™: 円47.82 vs. price of 円45.00 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 541.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#938 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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