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Yamato Holdings CoYATRF +18.23%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates YATRF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, Yamato Holdings Co ranks better than 64.22% 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 Yamato Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YATRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Yamato Holdings Co was 0.34. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.21.
YATRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.22% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs YATRF: 0.34
Yamato Holdings Co (OTCPK:YATRF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Yamato Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Yamato Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamato Holdings 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.
YATRF vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Yamato 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.
Yamato Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Yamato Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato 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.
Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Yamato Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Yamato Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #326 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Yamato Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Yamato Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.34. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Yamato Holdings Co's value of 0.34 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #326 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamato Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #326 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Yamato Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Yamato Holdings Co's value of 0.34 is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamato Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Yamato Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 911 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. Yamato Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 35.8% 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 Yamato Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.17, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 35.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Yamato Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 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 Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.17.
Key valuation signals for YATRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.34 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $15.17 vs. price of $13.35 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Transportation median (#326 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YATRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato Holdings Co Ltd provides logistics and shipping services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Contract Logistics Business, Express Business, Global Business, Mobility Business, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Express Business segment. It also offers shared services, which include highway transportation and personnel placement.
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