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Magellan AerospaceMALJF +1.76%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates MALJF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Magellan Aerospace ranks better than 73.16% 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 Magellan Aerospace's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MALJF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Magellan Aerospace was 0.38. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.11.
MALJF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.16% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs MALJF: 0.12
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.
Magellan Aerospace Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Magellan Aerospace Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magellan Aerospace'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Magellan Aerospace'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.
Magellan Aerospace Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Magellan Aerospace's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magellan Aerospace'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.
Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Magellan Aerospace and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Magellan Aerospace's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #84 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Magellan Aerospace's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Magellan Aerospace's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is near median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.38. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Magellan Aerospace's value of 0.12 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #84 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Magellan Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magellan Aerospace's Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #84 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Magellan Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Magellan Aerospace's value of 0.12 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Magellan Aerospace's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Magellan Aerospace 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.32, based on 313 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. Magellan Aerospace's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 62.5% 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 Magellan Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magellan Aerospace's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magellan Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.37, compared to a current price of $27.79 — trading 232% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 62.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.32. Magellan Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Magellan Aerospace (MALJF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 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 Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magellan Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.79 is trading 232% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.37.
GuruFocus considers Magellan Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MALJF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (near median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $8.37 vs. price of $27.79 (232% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#84 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MALJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magellan Aerospace Corp supplies components to the aerospace industry. Through its subsidiaries, it engineers and manufactures aero-engine and aerostructure components for aerospace markets, including products for defense and space markets, and complementary specialty products. Some of its product offerings include honeycomb and filament-wound tubes, frames, compressor components, bypass ducts, black brant rockets, and helicopter power transmission housings, among others. The group also supports the aftermarket through the supply of spare parts as well as through repair and overhaul services. It operates activities in one reportable segment, namely Aerospace. Geographically, the group derives its maximum revenue from Canada, followed by the United States and Europe.
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