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NS United Kaiun KaishaFRA:8WN 78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Transportation companies, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks better than 64.18% 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8WN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.74
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NS United Kaiun Kaisha was 1.74. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 1.16.
FRA:8WN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.18% of 910
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs FRA:8WN: 0.34
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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NS United Kaiun Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #326 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.74. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 0.34 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #326 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #326 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts NS United Kaiun Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 0.34 is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.53, NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 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. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 35.8% 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.13, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 64.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 35.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 64.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.13.
GuruFocus considers NS United Kaiun Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.34 (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: €24.13 vs. price of €39.80 (64.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Transportation median (#326 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the marine business. The company provides land and sea transportation, operates as a shipping agent for land, air, and marine transportation, and property and act as some life insurance agency operations. Additionally, it also manufactures, maintains and sells shipping equipment as well as is also involved in the real-estate operations. The company offers marine transportation services such as raw materials and fuel for the iron production industry, raw materials for other industries, various energy resources, industrial products, and feed grains.
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