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MaltaPostMAL:MTP 57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks better than 85.38% 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 MaltaPost's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MTP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.12
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MaltaPost was 0.12. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.07.
MAL:MTP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.38% of 910
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs MAL:MTP: 0.11
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.
MaltaPost Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MaltaPost Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.
MAL:MTP vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.
MaltaPost Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaltaPost'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.
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MaltaPost and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #133 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is MaltaPost's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MaltaPost's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.12. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. MaltaPost's value of 0.11 is 79.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #133 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #133 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MaltaPost in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. MaltaPost's value of 0.11 is 79.2% below this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.53, MaltaPost 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. MaltaPost's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 79.2% 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 MaltaPost 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. MaltaPost's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.51, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 79.2% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.51.
GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: €0.51 vs. price of €0.49 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.2% below the Transportation median (#133 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
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