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AerSaleASLE -0.50%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates ASLE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, AerSale ranks better than 57.22% 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 AerSale's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASLE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.41
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AerSale was 0.42. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.19.
ASLE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.22% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs ASLE: 0.41
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
AerSale Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AerSale Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AerSale'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.
ASLE vs UP, ICTSF, SKAS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, AerSale'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.
AerSale Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, AerSale's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AerSale'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.
AerSale (ASLE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AerSale and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, AerSale's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, AerSale ranks #388 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is AerSale's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AerSale's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.42. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. AerSale's value of 0.41 is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AerSale ranks #388 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AerSale has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AerSale's Debt-to-Equity compare to UP and ICTSF?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, AerSale ranks #388 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts AerSale in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. AerSale's value of 0.41 is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AerSale's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.53, AerSale 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 907 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. AerSale's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 22.6% 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 AerSale 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. AerSale's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AerSale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerSale (ASLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.62, compared to a current price of $6.01 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 22.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. AerSale's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 AerSale (ASLE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 AerSale (ASLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerSale stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.01 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.62.
GuruFocus considers AerSale to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASLE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (116% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $7.62 vs. price of $6.01 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% below the Transportation median (#388 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AerSale Corp offers full-service support to owners and operators of mid-life commercial aircraft. It specializes in the sale, lease, and exchange of used aircraft, engines, and components, in addition to providing various maintenance, repair, and overhaul, and engineering services for commercial aircraft and components. AerSale also offers asset management services to owners of end-of-life aircraft and engine portfolios. The company has two reportable segments: Asset Management Solutions and TechOps. Maximum revenue is generated from the Asset Management Solutions segment, which comprises activities to extract value from strategic asset acquisitions through leasing, trading, or disassembling for product sales. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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