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Irish Continental GroupLSE:ICGC -1.44%81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks worse than 72.25% 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 Irish Continental Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ICGC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.03
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Irish Continental Group was 1.03. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.77.
LSE:ICGC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.25% of 908
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs LSE:ICGC: 1.03
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.
Irish Continental Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Irish Continental Group 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Irish Continental Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #656 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.03. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Irish Continental Group's value of 1.03 is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #656 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #656 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Irish Continental Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Irish Continental Group's value of 1.03 is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Irish Continental Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Irish Continental Group 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 908 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. Irish Continental Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 is 94.3% 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 Irish Continental Group 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. Irish Continental Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.60, compared to a current price of £6.85 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 94.3% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.85 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.60.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.03 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: £5.60 vs. price of £6.85 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Transportation median (#656 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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