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United MaritimeUSEA +3.17%72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates USEA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, United Maritime ranks worse than 87.82% 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 United Maritime's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
USEA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.4 Max: 1.9
Current: 1.9
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of United Maritime was 1.90. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.40.
USEA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.82% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs USEA: 1.90
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United Maritime Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
United Maritime Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Maritime'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.
USEA vs EHLD, UFG, VNTG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, United Maritime'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.
United Maritime Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Maritime's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Maritime'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.
United Maritime (USEA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.90 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on United Maritime and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, United Maritime's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #800 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is United Maritime's Debt-to-Equity too high?
United Maritime's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.90 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.90. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. United Maritime's value of 1.90 is 258.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #800 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Maritime has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Maritime's Debt-to-Equity compare to EHLD and UFG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #800 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places United Maritime in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. United Maritime's value of 1.90 is 258.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Maritime's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.53, United Maritime 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. United Maritime's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.90 is 258.5% 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 United Maritime 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. United Maritime's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.90, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Maritime stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime (USEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.90, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 258.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. United Maritime's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 United Maritime (USEA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.90 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 United Maritime (USEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
GuruFocus considers United Maritime to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USEA:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.90 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.77 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 258.5% above the Transportation median (#800 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Maritime Corp is an international shipping company currently specializing in world-wide seaborne transportation services. It currently operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels, comprising Panamax, Capesize and Kamsarmax vessels. Its vessels include Dukeship, Nisea, Cretansea, Chrisea, Synthesea, and Exelixsea.
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