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What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-Equity?
ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM -2.70%58 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks worse than 82.55% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.37 Med: 1.41 Max: 6.86
Current: 1.43
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was 6.86. The lowest was -16.37. And the median was 1.41.
ZIM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.55% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs ZIM: 1.43
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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #752 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 1.43 is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #752 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #752 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 1.43 is 169.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.53, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 169.8% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.86, compared to a current price of $24.90 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 169.8% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.90 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.86.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $13.86 vs. price of $24.90 (79.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.8% above the Transportation median (#752 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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