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Yellow HatYLLWF 88 Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YLLWF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks better than 52.26% 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 Yellow Hat's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YLLWF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.43
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Yellow Hat was 0.43. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
YLLWF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.26% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs YLLWF: 0.43
Yellow Hat (OTCPK:YLLWF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Yellow Hat Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Yellow Hat Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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.
YLLWF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Yellow Hat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #581 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Yellow Hat's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Yellow Hat's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Yellow Hat's value of 0.43 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #581 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's Debt-to-Equity compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #581 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Yellow Hat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Yellow Hat's value of 0.43 is 6.5% below this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. Yellow Hat's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 is 6.5% 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Hat's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.66, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 and 6.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66.
Key valuation signals for YLLWF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.43
GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $8.47 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#581 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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