Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.12 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:6203 Howa Machinery Ltd TSE:6203
61 GF Score
Price 円1,650.00
GF Value 円1,025.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Howa Machinery LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Howa Machinery TSE:6203 +3.45% 61 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6203 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,025.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Howa Machinery's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.

Howa Machinery's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.13) to Mar. 2026 (0.12). It may suggest that Howa Machinery is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Howa Machinery  (TSE:6203) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Howa Machinery LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Howa Machinery LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery's LT-Debt-to-Total-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.

Howa Machinery LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Howa Machinery Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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Howa Machinery Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-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 0.14 0.15 0.13 0.13 0.12
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Howa Machinery LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Howa Machinery's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )
=4114/35826
=0.11

Howa Machinery's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4114/35826
=0.11

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.12 mean?
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors.
Is Howa Machinery's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Howa Machinery's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.12. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
Howa Machinery's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.12 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. Howa Machinery's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,025.08, compared to a current price of 円1,650.00 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.12. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.12 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,650.00 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,025.08. GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.12
  • GF Value™: 円1,025.08 vs. price of 円1,650.00 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Howa Machinery Business Description

Address 1900-1, Sukaguchi, Kiyosu, Aichi, JPN
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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