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Ryder SystemR -0.04%83 Debt-to-Equity is 2.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates R with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $176.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Business Services companies, Ryder System ranks worse than 92.72% 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 Ryder System's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
R'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 2.73 Max: 3.88
Current: 2.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ryder System was 3.88. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 2.73.
R's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.72% of 961
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs R: 2.94
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.
Ryder System Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ryder System Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryder System'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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Ryder System'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.
Ryder System Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ryder System's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryder System'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.
Ryder System (R) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.94 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ryder System and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Ryder System's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.90 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #891 out of 961 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Ryder System's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ryder System's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.94 is near median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 3.88. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Ryder System's value of 2.94 is 790.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #891 out of 961 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryder System has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryder System's Debt-to-Equity compare to UHAL and GATX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #891 out of 961 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ryder System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Ryder System's value of 2.94 is 790.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ryder System's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.90 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Ryder System 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 961 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. Ryder System's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.94 is 790.9% 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 Ryder System and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryder System's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryder System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryder System (R) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $176.08, compared to a current price of $262.19 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 790.9% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Ryder System's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Ryder System (R), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.94 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 Ryder System (R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryder System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $262.19 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $176.08.
GuruFocus considers Ryder System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for R:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.94 (near median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: $176.08 vs. price of $262.19 (48.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 790.9% above the Business Services median (#891 of 961)
No single metric tells the full story. See the R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryder System Inc operates in three business segments: (1) Fleet Management Solutions which provides full-service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers; (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics solutions, including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, brokerage, e-commerce, last mile, and professional services; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey transportation solutions in the U.S., including dedicated vehicles, professional drivers, management, and administrative support.
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