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Freightways GroupASX:FRW 66 Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates ASX:FRW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, Freightways Group ranks worse than 76.24% 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 Freightways Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FRW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.37 Max: 2.38
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Freightways Group was 2.38. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.37.
ASX:FRW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.24% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs ASX:FRW: 1.16
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.
Freightways Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Freightways Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freightways Group'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.
ASX:FRW vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Freightways Group'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.
Freightways Group Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Freightways Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freightways Group'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.
Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Freightways Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Freightways Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #693 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Freightways Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Freightways Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.38. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Freightways Group's value of 1.16 is 114.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #693 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Freightways Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freightways Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #693 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Freightways Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Freightways Group's value of 1.16 is 114.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Freightways Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Freightways Group 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-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.54, based on 909 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. Freightways Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 114.8% 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-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 Freightways Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freightways Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freightways Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.98, compared to a current price of A$11.56 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 114.8% above the Transportation industry median of 0.54. Freightways Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freightways Group (ASX:FRW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$11.56 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.98.
GuruFocus considers Freightways Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FRW:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.16 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: A$9.98 vs. price of A$11.56 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.8% above the Transportation median (#693 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freightways Group Ltd is a provider of express package services throughout New Zealand and Australia. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Express Package and Business Mail, Information Management, and Corporate and others. The Express Package and Business Mail segment covers network courier, point-to-point courier, and postal services. Information management comprises secure paper-based and electronic business information management services. Corporate and other comprises corporate, financing, and property management services. Key revenue is derived from the Express Package and Business Mail divisions.
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