Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:8742 Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd TSE:8742
53 GF Score
Price 円590.00
GF Value 円330.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset?

Kobayashi Yoko Co TSE:8742 +1.55% 53 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:8742 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円330.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Capital Markets companies, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks worse than 56.61% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Kobayashi Yoko Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,072 Mil. Kobayashi Yoko Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,024 Mil. Therefore, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8742' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.54   Max: 0.6
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Kobayashi Yoko Co was 0.60. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.54.

TSE:8742's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
56.61% of 809 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs TSE:8742: 0.41

Kobayashi Yoko Co  (TSE:8742) 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%.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobayashi Yoko 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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Kobayashi Yoko Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.52 0.52 0.47 0.42

Kobayashi Yoko Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.46 0.42 0.42 0.41

TSE:8742 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kobayashi Yoko 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.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Kobayashi Yoko Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation

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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=10071.962/24023.984
=0.42

Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=10071.962/24023.984
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 mean?
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #458 out of 809 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.60. The Capital Markets industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Kobayashi Yoko Co's value of 0.42 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #458 out of 809 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Yoko Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Yoko Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #458 out of 809 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Kobayashi Yoko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Kobayashi Yoko Co's value of 0.42 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobayashi Yoko Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Kobayashi Yoko 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 0.50, based on 809 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. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 16% 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円330.14, compared to a current price of 円590.00 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 16% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.50. Kobayashi Yoko Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円590.00 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円330.14. GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Yoko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8742:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: 円330.14 vs. price of 円590.00 (78.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% below the Capital Markets median (#458 of 809)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Business Description

Address No.25-17, Nihonbashi Kokusai Town, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0014
Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The company is organized in following business segments - Investment/Financial Services, Living/Environment business, Sports Facilities, Real Estate business, and Internet Advertising and Other businesses.
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円590.00
Price
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