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Zensho Holdings CoZSHOF 88 Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates ZSHOF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.36. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Zensho Holdings Co ranks worse than 62.78% 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 Zensho Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ZSHOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 2.21 Max: 2.95
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Zensho Holdings Co was 2.95. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.21.
ZSHOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.78% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs ZSHOF: 1.16
Zensho Holdings Co (OTCPK:ZSHOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Zensho Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Zensho Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zensho 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.
ZSHOF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Zensho 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.
Zensho Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zensho Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zensho 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.
Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Zensho Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Zensho Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.16 to 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #199 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Zensho Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Zensho Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.95. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 1.16 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #199 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zensho Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zensho Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #199 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Zensho Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 1.16 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zensho Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.16 to 2.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Zensho 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 317 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. Zensho Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 27.5% 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 Zensho Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zensho Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zensho Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.36, compared to a current price of $56.08 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 27.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Zensho Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zensho Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.08 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.36.
Key valuation signals for ZSHOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.16 (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $64.36 vs. price of $56.08 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Restaurants median (#199 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZSHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zensho Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged management of food service chain restaurants and the development of sales systems and food processing systems. It operates a wide range of food-related businesses through segments including Global Sukiya, Global Hama Sushi, Global Fast Food, Restaurant, and Retail. The group manages the domestic and international expansion of the beef bowl chain Sukiya and the sushi chain Hamazushi, develops various fast-food businesses, operates restaurants in Japan and overseas, and manages supermarkets and related retail operations.
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