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What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-EBITDA?
ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM -0.86%58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks worse than 53.22% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.19 Med: 1.7 Max: 12.88
Current: 2.84
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was 12.88. The lowest was -5.19. And the median was 1.70.
ZIM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.22% of 870
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645
vs ZIM: 2.84
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. This is 143% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #463 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.13 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 4.13 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #463 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #463 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 4.13 is 56.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.65, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 870 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.13 is 56.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.13, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.84, compared to a current price of $24.30 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.13, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 56.1% above the Transportation industry median of 2.65. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.13 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.30 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.84.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.13 (143% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $13.84 vs. price of $24.30 (75.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Transportation median (#463 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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