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ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM +6.13%62 Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks worse than 68.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.13 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.36
During the past 9 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was 0.51. The lowest was -0.13. And the median was 0.35.
ZIM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 68.51% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs ZIM: 0.36
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #692 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Equity-to-Asset too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 0.36 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #692 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Equity-to-Asset compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #692 out of 1010 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 0.36 is 28% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.50, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 28% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 $13.89, compared to a current price of $26.82 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 28% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 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 $26.82 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.89.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.36 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $13.89 vs. price of $26.82 (93.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Transportation median (#692 of 1010)
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 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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