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Hapag-Lloyd AGLTS:0RCG -2.36%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RCG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks better than 62.35% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RCG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hapag-Lloyd AG was 1.29. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.52.
LTS:0RCG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 62.35% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs LTS:0RCG: 0.35
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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hapag-Lloyd AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #343 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.29. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 0.35 is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #343 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #343 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hapag-Lloyd AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 0.35 is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, Hapag-Lloyd AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 911 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 34% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.31, compared to a current price of €134.65 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 34% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €134.65 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.31.
GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RCG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €128.31 vs. price of €134.65 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Transportation median (#343 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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