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Yoshinoya Holdings CoYNOYF 77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Feb. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates YNOYF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.38. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Restaurants companies, Yoshinoya Holdings Co ranks better than 71.16% 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 Yoshinoya Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YNOYF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.73
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Yoshinoya Holdings Co was 1.73. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.62.
YNOYF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 71.16% of 319
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs YNOYF: 0.46
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.
Yoshinoya Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Yoshinoya Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yoshinoya 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.
YNOYF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yoshinoya 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.
Yoshinoya Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yoshinoya Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yoshinoya 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.
Yoshinoya Holdings Co (YNOYF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Yoshinoya Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Yoshinoya Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Yoshinoya Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Yoshinoya Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Yoshinoya Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.73. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Yoshinoya Holdings Co's value of 0.42 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yoshinoya Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yoshinoya Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yoshinoya Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yoshinoya Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Yoshinoya Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Yoshinoya Holdings Co's value of 0.42 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Yoshinoya Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.42 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Yoshinoya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.84, based on 319 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. Yoshinoya Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 50% 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 Yoshinoya Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yoshinoya Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yoshinoya Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Yoshinoya Holdings Co (YNOYF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.38, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 50% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.84. Yoshinoya Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Yoshinoya Holdings Co (YNOYF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 Yoshinoya Holdings Co (YNOYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yoshinoya Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.38.
Key valuation signals for YNOYF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: $16.38 vs. price of $17.00 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Restaurants median (#92 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YNOYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yoshinoya Holdings Co Ltd owns, operates, and franchises thousands of restaurants mainly in Japan. The company has three business segments: Yoshinoya: Operation of fast food restaurants such as gyudon (beef bowl)restaurants in Japan and management guidance to franchise stores, Hanamaru: Operation of self-service Sanuki udon (noodles) restaurants in Japan and management guidance to franchise stores, etc, Abroad: Operating fast food restaurants such as gyudon (beef bowl) restaurants overseas, and providing management guidance to franchise stores.
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