LBC Express HoldingsPHS:LBC 58 Debt-to-Equity is 3.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates PHS:LBC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, LBC Express Holdings ranks worse than 95.81% 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 LBC Express Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LBC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.88 Max: 3.96
Current: 3.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LBC Express Holdings was 3.96. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.88.
PHS:LBC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.81% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs PHS:LBC: 3.70
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.
LBC Express Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LBC Express Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBC Express 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.
PHS:LBC vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, LBC Express 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.
LBC Express Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, LBC Express Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBC Express 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.
LBC Express Holdings (PHS:LBC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.70 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LBC Express Holdings and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, LBC Express Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, LBC Express Holdings ranks #869 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is LBC Express Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
LBC Express Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 3.70 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.96. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. LBC Express Holdings' value of 3.70 is 598.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBC Express Holdings ranks #869 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LBC Express Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBC Express Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, LBC Express Holdings ranks #869 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LBC Express Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. LBC Express Holdings' value of 3.70 is 598.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LBC Express Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 0.53, LBC Express Holdings 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 907 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. LBC Express Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.70 is 598.1% 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 LBC Express Holdings 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. LBC Express Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.70, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBC Express Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBC Express Holdings (PHS:LBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.11, compared to a current price of ₱6.90 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.70, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 598.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. LBC Express Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 LBC Express Holdings (PHS:LBC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.70 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 LBC Express Holdings (PHS:LBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBC Express Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱6.90 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.11.
GuruFocus considers LBC Express Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LBC:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.70 (97% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: ₱11.11 vs. price of ₱6.90 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 598.1% above the Transportation median (#869 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBC Express Holdings is a Philippines-based holding company engaged in providing logistics and money transfer services. The company's business is principally comprised of two segments: Logistics; and Money Transfer Services. It derives maximum revenue from Logistics segment.
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