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Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 -0.53%82 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,870.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,004 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks worse than 70.91% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ajinomoto Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円774,552 Mil. Ajinomoto Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,940,438 Mil.
Therefore, Ajinomoto Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2802'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ajinomoto Co was 0.51. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.45.
TSE:2802's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 70.91% of 2004
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs TSE:2802: 0.40
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Ajinomoto Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1421 out of 2004 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Ajinomoto Co's value of 0.40 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1421 out of 2004 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1421 out of 2004 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Ajinomoto Co's value of 0.40 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Ajinomoto 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.54, based on 2,004 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 25.9% 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 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,870.10, compared to a current price of 円5,402.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 25.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.54. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,402.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,870.10.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: 円3,870.10 vs. price of 円5,402.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1421 of 2004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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