A P Moller Maersk ASAMKBF 58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates AMKBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,947.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Transportation companies, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks better than 65.97% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AMKBF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of A P Moller Maersk AS was 0.65. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.41.
AMKBF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.97% of 908
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.525
vs AMKBF: 0.32
A P Moller Maersk AS (OTCPK:AMKBF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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A P Moller Maersk AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
A P Moller Maersk AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #309 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
A P Moller Maersk AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.65. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. A P Moller Maersk AS's value of 0.32 is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #309 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A P Moller Maersk AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A P Moller Maersk AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #309 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts A P Moller Maersk AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. A P Moller Maersk AS's value of 0.32 is 39% below this benchmark. Historically, A P Moller Maersk AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.53, A P Moller Maersk AS 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 908 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. A P Moller Maersk AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 39% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A P Moller Maersk AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,947.84, compared to a current price of $2,367.19 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 39% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. A P Moller Maersk AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2,367.19 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,947.84.
GuruFocus considers A P Moller Maersk AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMKBF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $1,947.84 vs. price of $2,367.19 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39% below the Transportation median (#309 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Denmark-listed A.P. Moller-Maersk operates trade, shipping, logistics, and terminal assets globally. The oceans segment, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the second-largest oceangoing shipping capacity globally. Maersk has acquired several logistics firms in the past couple of years and plans for the segment to be the company's growth engine. Over the past few years, Maersk has divested noncore operations, including its long-standing stakes in Danske Bank and Dansk Supermarked, as well as its oil and gas operations and ocean towing.
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