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DFDS ASDFDDF 67 Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates DFDDF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks worse than 78.44% 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 DFDS AS's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DFDDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.21 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of DFDS AS was 1.40. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.21.
DFDDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.44% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs DFDDF: 1.28
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.
DFDS AS Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
DFDS AS Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFDS AS'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, DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS (DFDDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #713 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is DFDS AS's Debt-to-Equity too high?
DFDS AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.40. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. DFDS AS's value of 1.28 is 141.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #713 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #713 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places DFDS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. DFDS AS's value of 1.28 is 141.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.53, DFDS AS 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 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. DFDS AS's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is 141.5% 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 DFDS AS 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. DFDS AS's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (DFDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.79, compared to a current price of $20.64 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 141.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.64 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.79.
GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFDDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: $23.79 vs. price of $20.64 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.5% above the Transportation median (#713 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFDDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
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