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JetBlue AirwaysMIL:1JAM 44 Debt-to-Equity is 5.91 as of Jun. 2026, which is 358% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:1JAM with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, JetBlue Airways ranks worse than 97.69% 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 JetBlue Airways's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1JAM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 1.29 Max: 5.91
Current: 5.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of JetBlue Airways was 5.91. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.29.
MIL:1JAM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.69% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs MIL:1JAM: 5.91
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.
JetBlue Airways Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
JetBlue Airways Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JetBlue Airways'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.
MIL:1JAM vs ULCC, ALGT, RJET: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, JetBlue Airways'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.
JetBlue Airways Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JetBlue Airways's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JetBlue Airways'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.
JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.91 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on JetBlue Airways and its competitors. This is 358% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, JetBlue Airways' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #888 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is JetBlue Airways' Debt-to-Equity too high?
JetBlue Airways' current Debt-to-Equity of 5.91 is 358% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 5.91. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. JetBlue Airways' value of 5.91 is 1015.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #888 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JetBlue Airways has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JetBlue Airways' Debt-to-Equity compare to ULCC and ALGT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #888 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places JetBlue Airways in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. JetBlue Airways' value of 5.91 is 1015.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JetBlue Airways' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 5.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.53, JetBlue Airways 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 909 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. JetBlue Airways's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.91 is 1015.1% 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 JetBlue Airways 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. JetBlue Airways's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.91, which is 358% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JetBlue Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.12, compared to a current price of €5.10 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.91, which is 358% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 1015.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. JetBlue Airways' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 10 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 JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.91 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 JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.10 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.12.
GuruFocus considers JetBlue Airways to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1JAM:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.91 (358% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: €4.12 vs. price of €5.10 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1015.1% above the Transportation median (#888 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1JAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The company has one operating segment, Air Transportation Services, which provides services in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe. The majority of revenue is generated from the Domestic & Canada segment.
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