Lorenzo ShippingPHS:LSC -3.08%20 Debt-to-Equity is 5.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates PHS:LSC with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Transportation companies, Lorenzo Shipping ranks worse than 97.58% 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 Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LSC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 2.3 Max: 20.45
Current: 5.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lorenzo Shipping was 20.45. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.30.
PHS:LSC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.58% of 908
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs PHS:LSC: 5.48
Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lorenzo Shipping and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.15 to 20.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #886 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lorenzo Shipping's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.48 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 20.45. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Lorenzo Shipping's value of 5.48 is 953.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #886 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lorenzo Shipping has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #886 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lorenzo Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52. Lorenzo Shipping's value of 5.48 is 953.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lorenzo Shipping's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.15 to 20.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Lorenzo Shipping 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 0.52, based on 908 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. Lorenzo Shipping's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.48 is 953.8% 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 Lorenzo Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lorenzo Shipping's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.48, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lorenzo Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.20, compared to a current price of ₱0.63 — trading 215% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.48, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 953.8% above the Transportation industry median of 0.52. Lorenzo Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.48 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.63 is trading 215% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.20.
GuruFocus considers Lorenzo Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LSC:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.48 (138% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: ₱0.20 vs. price of ₱0.63 (215% above fair value)
Industry Position: 953.8% above the Transportation median (#886 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lorenzo Shipping Corp is engaged in the business of domestic inter-island cargo handling services. It offers containerized shipping services. The company operates in the segment of branches and agencies and is involved in the domestic inter-island cargo shipping activities. In addition, it owns and operates approximately ten ports nationwide namely, Manila, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Davao, Cotabato and General Santos.
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