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FDX Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.81x

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity; a 0.81x means FDX has $0.81 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

FDX

0.81x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

0.85x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity; a 0.81x means FDX has $0.81 of debt for every $1 of equity.

This is slightly above the sector median of 0.74x, placing FDX in the 55th percentile among peers, so its leverage is modestly higher than most comparable companies. The metric shows no trend because the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.81x are available. With this level and no visible trend, the risk is that FDX carries somewhat more debt than its sector norm, but the lack of change means no deterioration or improvement is evident. For opportunity, the stable position leaves room for cautious expectations, as the company is not unusually leveraged. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since the debt-to-equity ratio is neither far above nor clearly below peers, and offers no directional signal to shift the view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about FDX?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are FDX's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.