Dubai Taxi Co (DFM:DTC) Debt-to-Equity: 2.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Dubai Taxi Co Debt-to-Equity?

Dubai Taxi Co DFM:DTC -1.40% 60 Debt-to-Equity is 2.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates DFM:DTC with a GF Score™ of 60/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, Dubai Taxi Co ranks worse than 92.19% on this metric.

Dubai Taxi Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1 Mil. Dubai Taxi Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,001 Mil. Dubai Taxi Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ386 Mil. Dubai Taxi Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.

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 Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:DTC' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 2.51   Max: 4.32
Current: 2.59

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dubai Taxi Co was 4.32. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 2.51.

DFM:DTC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
92.19% of 909 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs DFM:DTC: 2.59

Dubai Taxi Co  (DFM:DTC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Dubai Taxi Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dubai Taxi 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.

Dubai Taxi Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Dubai Taxi Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.02 0.00 3.24 2.44 2.11

Dubai Taxi Co Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.71 2.12 2.58 2.11 2.59

DFM:DTC vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Dubai Taxi 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.


Dubai Taxi Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Dubai Taxi Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Dubai Taxi Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dubai Taxi Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 mean?
Dubai Taxi Co (DFM:DTC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dubai Taxi Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Taxi Co ranks #838 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dubai Taxi Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 is near median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 4.32. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Dubai Taxi Co's value of 2.59 is 388.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Taxi Co ranks #838 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Taxi Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Taxi Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Dubai Taxi Co ranks #838 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Dubai Taxi Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Dubai Taxi Co's value of 2.59 is 388.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Taxi Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Dubai Taxi Co 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. Dubai Taxi Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59 is 388.7% 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 Dubai Taxi 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. Dubai Taxi Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Taxi Co stock overvalued right now?
Dubai Taxi Co (DFM:DTC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 2.59. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 388.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Dubai Taxi Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Dubai Taxi Co (DFM:DTC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.59 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.

Dubai Taxi Co Business Description

Address Amman Street, P.O. Box 2647, First Floor, Main Building, Al Muhaisnah Area, Dubai, ARE
Dubai Taxi Co is a mobility solutions and taxi operator company in Dubai. It offers a wide range of transportation solutions across its five main business lines, which include taxi services through its large, environmentally friendly fleet; VIP limousine services consisting of chauffeur-driven vehicles to provide luxury service; bus services; last-mile delivery services via delivery bikes; and passenger transport via e-services. It generates the majority of its revenue from Regular Taxi.
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