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Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$103.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 50.11% 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 Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.57 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Steamships Trading Co was 1.14. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.57.
ASX:SST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.11% of 910
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs ASX:SST: 0.53
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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:SST vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #454 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.14. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Steamships Trading Co's value of 0.53 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #454 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #454 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Steamships Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Steamships Trading Co's value of 0.53 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Steamships Trading Co has consistently been at 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 910 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. Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.53 is 0% at 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 Steamships Trading Co 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. Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$103.43, compared to a current price of A$9.53 — trading 90.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 0% at the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$9.53 is trading 90.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$103.43.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.53 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: A$103.43 vs. price of A$9.53 (90.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Transportation median (#454 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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