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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 Wilson Sons's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.39
Current: 0.94
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Wilson Sons was 1.39. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.13.
BSP:PORT3's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.53
vs BSP:PORT3: 0.94
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.
Wilson Sons Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Wilson Sons Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 1.39.
Is Wilson Sons' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Wilson Sons' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.39. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Wilson Sons' value of 0.94 is 77.4% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Wilson Sons' value of 0.94 is 77.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Wilson Sons 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 0.53, 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. Wilson Sons's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 77.4% 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 Wilson Sons 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. Wilson Sons's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 77.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 as of Sep. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.94 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.4% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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