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Wisdom Marine Lines CoLSE:WML 80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:WML with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Transportation companies, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks worse than 51.76% 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:WML'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.12 Max: 2.16
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Wisdom Marine Lines Co was 2.16. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.12.
LSE:WML's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.76% of 908
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs LSE:WML: 0.56
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.
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wisdom Marine Lines 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.
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wisdom Marine Lines 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.
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wisdom Marine Lines 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.
Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Wisdom Marine Lines Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #470 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.16. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's value of 0.57 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #470 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wisdom Marine Lines Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #470 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Wisdom Marine Lines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's value of 0.57 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Wisdom Marine Lines 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 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. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 7.5% 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 Wisdom Marine Lines 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. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock overvalued right now?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $5.23 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 7.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.23 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97.
Key valuation signals for LSE:WML:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.57 (49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $5.23 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Transportation median (#470 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:WML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Cayman Island. The company's principal business is the acquisition, management, and operation of dry bulk vessels, with a focus on the handy sector. It provides marine cargo transportation services, services related to maintenance, vessel leasing, and shipping agency and management services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its customers in Singapore followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Panama, Switzerland, Germany, and other regions.
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