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UnicharmUNCHF 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates UNCHF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unicharm ranks better than 99.94% 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 Unicharm's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UNCHF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Unicharm was 0.19. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
UNCHF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.94% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs UNCHF: 0.01
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.
Unicharm Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Unicharm Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unicharm'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unicharm'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.
Unicharm Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unicharm's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unicharm'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.
Unicharm (UNCHF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Unicharm and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Unicharm's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #1 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Unicharm's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Unicharm's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Unicharm's value of 0.01 is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #1 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unicharm has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unicharm's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #1 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Unicharm in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Unicharm's value of 0.01 is 97.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Unicharm's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Unicharm 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 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. Unicharm's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.6% 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 Unicharm and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unicharm's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unicharm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm (UNCHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.75, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 97.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Unicharm's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Unicharm (UNCHF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 Unicharm (UNCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.75.
GuruFocus considers Unicharm to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UNCHF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $8.75 vs. price of $5.35 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focusing on personal hygiene products utilizing nonwoven fabric, Unicharm is the largest manufacturer of disposable baby diapers and feminine sanitary and adult incontinence products in Japan and Asia. Its personal care business accounted for around 80% of its sales as of 2025, with the balance mainly from pet care. Unicharm generates around 60% of its revenue from overseas, of which nearly three-fourths are from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, and Thailand. India is the fastest-growing market, followed by Vietnam. Outside Asia, Unicharm operates in Saudi Arabia, the Americas, and Europe. Drugstores, supermarkets, baby product specialty stores, and e-commerce are the key sales channels.
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