FedExXSWX:FDX -1.01%82 Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of May. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FDX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF196.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, FedEx ranks worse than 80.49% 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 FedEx's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FDX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.41 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of FedEx was 1.97. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.41.
XSWX:FDX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.49% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XSWX:FDX: 1.36
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FedEx Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
FedEx Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FedEx'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:FDX vs UPS, JBHT, FDXF: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, FedEx'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.
FedEx Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FedEx's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FedEx'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.
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on FedEx and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, FedEx's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.85 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #730 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is FedEx's Debt-to-Equity too high?
FedEx's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.97. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. FedEx's value of 1.36 is 156.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FedEx ranks #730 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FedEx has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FedEx's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #730 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places FedEx in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. FedEx's value of 1.36 is 156.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FedEx's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.85 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.53, FedEx 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. FedEx's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 156.6% 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 FedEx 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. FedEx's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FedEx stock overvalued right now?
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF196.53, compared to a current price of CHF254.00 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 156.6% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. FedEx's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of May. 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FedEx stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF254.00 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF196.53.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FDX:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: CHF196.53 vs. price of CHF254.00 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.6% above the Transportation median (#730 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. Following the June 2026 spinoff of FedEx Freight (less-than-truckload shipping), the firm's Federal Express segment—which houses the core package delivery operations—makes up more than 95% of total revenue (previously 87%). The remainder stems from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
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