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East West Freight CarriersNSE:EASTWEST +2.10%48 Debt-to-Equity is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:EASTWEST with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, East West Freight Carriers ranks worse than 75.52% 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 East West Freight Carriers's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EASTWEST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of East West Freight Carriers was 1.40. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.02.
NSE:EASTWEST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.52% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs NSE:EASTWEST: 1.14
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.
East West Freight Carriers Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
East West Freight Carriers Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, East West Freight Carriers'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.
East West Freight Carriers Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, East West Freight Carriers's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Freight Carriers'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.
East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on East West Freight Carriers and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, East West Freight Carriers' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.81 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #688 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is East West Freight Carriers' Debt-to-Equity too high?
East West Freight Carriers' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.40. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. East West Freight Carriers' value of 1.14 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #688 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, East West Freight Carriers has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Freight Carriers' Debt-to-Equity compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #688 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places East West Freight Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. East West Freight Carriers' value of 1.14 is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, East West Freight Carriers' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.81 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.53, East West Freight Carriers 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 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. East West Freight Carriers's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is 115.1% 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 East West Freight Carriers 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. East West Freight Carriers's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East West Freight Carriers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.35, compared to a current price of ₹2.43 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 115.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. East West Freight Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14 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 East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Freight Carriers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2.43 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.35.
GuruFocus considers East West Freight Carriers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EASTWEST:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.14 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: ₹4.35 vs. price of ₹2.43 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Transportation median (#688 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EASTWEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East West Freight Carriers Ltd is a company that operates in the transportation sector. The company is engaged in providing logistics solutions, including air and ocean freight forwarding operations and road transportation. Its only operating segment is Freight Forwarding activity.
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