Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Short-Term Debt: €980 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KST Kobe Steel Ltd FRA:KST
76 GF Score
Price €10.23
GF Value €9.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kobe Steel Short-Term Debt?

Kobe Steel FRA:KST -0.82% 76 Short-Term Debt is €980 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KST with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kobe Steel's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €980 Mil.

Kobe Steel's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 (€1,222 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,266 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (€1,266 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€980 Mil).

Kobe Steel's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2024 (€1,019 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€1,398 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (€1,398 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€980 Mil).

Kobe Steel Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Kobe Steel Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Kobe Steel Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Kobe Steel Short-Term Debt Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 860.81 1,188.71 1,019.02 1,398.30 979.57

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt 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 1,398.30 1,414.64 1,222.15 1,266.08 979.57
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of €980 Mil mean?
Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) has a Short-Term Debt of €980 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kobe Steel's Short-Term Debt too high?
Kobe Steel's current Short-Term Debt is €980 Mil. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Short-Term Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's Short-Term Debt of €980 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Steel company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Steel industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kobe Steel's current Short-Term Debt is €980 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.48, compared to a current price of €10.23 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is €980 Mil. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (FRA:KST), the current Short-Term Debt is €980 Mil 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.23 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.48. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KST:

  • Short-Term Debt: €980 Mil
  • GF Value™: €9.48 vs. price of €10.23 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kobe Steel Business Description

Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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