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Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECF -3.91%94 Equity-to-Asset is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates SHECF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 80.55% on this metric.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECF) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.79 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #314 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 0.83. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 0.79 is 31.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #314 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #314 out of 1614 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 0.79 is 31.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.79 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 is 31.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.18, compared to a current price of $35.33 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 31.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.79 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.33 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.18.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHECF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $34.18 vs. price of $35.33 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% above the Chemicals median (#314 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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