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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings CoCICOF 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates CICOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks better than 65.35% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CICOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 2 Max: 6
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co was 6.00. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 2.00.
CICOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.35% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs CICOF: 0.33
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (OTCPK:CICOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #315 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 6.00. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 0.33 is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #315 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #315 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 0.33 is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 0.53, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co 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 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. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 37.7% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $1.66 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 37.7% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.66 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CICOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (84% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $1.66 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% below the Transportation median (#315 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CICOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include the Container shipping business, Terminal business, and Corporate and other operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Container shipping business segment. Its geographical segments include America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Other international markets.
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