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 Boeing Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.18 Med: -3.5 Max: 117.95
Current: 7.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Boeing Co was 117.95. The lowest was -16.18. And the median was -3.50.
XSWX:BA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.71% of 310
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs XSWX:BA: 7.89
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Boeing Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Boeing Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boeing Co'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.
XSWX:BA vs LMT, HWM, GD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boeing Co'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.
Boeing Co Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boeing Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boeing Co'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.
Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 7.89 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Boeing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #306 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Boeing Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Boeing Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.89. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Boeing Co's value of 7.89 is 2290.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #306 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boeing Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boeing Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to LMT and HWM?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #306 out of 310 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Boeing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Boeing Co's value of 7.89 is 2290.9% above this benchmark. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 310 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. Boeing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.89 is 2290.9% 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 Boeing Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense 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. Boeing Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boeing Co stock overvalued right now?
Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 7.89. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF169.51, compared to a current price of CHF187.60 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 7.89 and 2290.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Boeing Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Boeing Co (XSWX:BA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 7.89 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 Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boeing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF187.60 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF169.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BA:
Debt-to-Equity: 7.89
GF Value™: CHF169.51 vs. price of CHF187.60 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2290.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#306 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm operating in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
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