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Napier Port HoldingsNZSE:NPH +2.29%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks better than 66.05% 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 Napier Port Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:NPH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.31
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Napier Port Holdings was 0.53. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.27.
NZSE:NPH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.05% of 919
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs NZSE:NPH: 0.31
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.
Napier Port Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Napier Port Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #312 out of 919 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Napier Port Holdings' value of 0.31 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #312 out of 919 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Napier Port Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napier Port Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #312 out of 919 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Napier Port Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Napier Port Holdings' value of 0.31 is 42.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Napier Port Holdings 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 0.54, based on 919 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. Napier Port Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 42.6% 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napier Port Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napier Port Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.39, compared to a current price of NZ$3.58 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 42.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.54. Napier Port Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.58 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.39.
GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: NZ$3.39 vs. price of NZ$3.58 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Transportation median (#312 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napier Port Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing port and logistics services. The Group operates in one reportable segment bein Port Services. This consists of providing and managing port services and cargo handling infrastructure through Napier Port. Within the Port Services reportable segment the following operating segments have been identified: marine services, general cargo services, container services, port pack services and depot services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand, with maximum revenue from Container Services.
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