Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Long-term debt, including current portion1 | ÷ | Common stockholders’ investment1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.73 | = | 20,579) | ÷ | 28,074) |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.73 | = | 20,203) | ÷ | 27,582) |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.79 | = | 20,579) | ÷ | 26,088) |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.81 | = | 20,264) | ÷ | 24,939) |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.86 | = | 20,879) | ÷ | 24,168) |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | = | 22,003) | ÷ | 18,295) |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.99 | = | 17,581) | ÷ | 17,757) |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.85 | = | 16,585) | ÷ | 19,416) |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.93 | = | 14,931) | ÷ | 16,073) |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.01 | = | 13,867) | ÷ | 13,784) |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.48 | = | 7,268) | ÷ | 14,993) |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.31 | = | 4,737) | ÷ | 15,277) |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.17 | = | 2,990) | ÷ | 17,398) |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.11 | = | 1,667) | ÷ | 14,727) |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.11 | = | 1,685) | ÷ | 15,220) |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.14 | = | 1,930) | ÷ | 13,811) |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.19 | = | 2,583) | ÷ | 13,626) |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.14 | = | 2,008) | ÷ | 14,526) |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.21 | = | 2,646) | ÷ | 12,656) |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.21 | = | 2,442) | ÷ | 11,511) |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.29 | = | 2,796) | ÷ | 9,588) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Long-term Debt, Including Current Portion (US$ in millions)
- The long-term debt exhibited fluctuations over the period analyzed. Initially, the debt decreased from $2,796 million in 2005 to a low of $1,667 million in 2012. After this trough, the debt sharply increased, reaching a peak of $22,003 million in 2020. Subsequently, it trended downward somewhat, stabilizing around $20,579 million in 2025. This pattern reflects periods of both debt reduction and significant capital raising or borrowing.
- Common Stockholders’ Investment (US$ in millions)
- Investment by common stockholders showed an overall increasing trend. Starting from $9,588 million in 2005, there was steady growth with some volatility, particularly a decline from $17,398 million in 2013 to $13,784 million in 2016. From 2016 onwards, the equity investment rebounded strongly, reaching $28,074 million in 2025. This indicates an overall enhancement in shareholder equity values over the long term.
- Debt to Equity Ratio (ratio)
- The debt to equity ratio exhibited notable variability. It started relatively low at 0.29 in 2005, declining to a minimum of 0.11 between 2007 and 2012, indicating a conservative leverage position. However, from 2013 onward, the ratio increased significantly, peaking at 1.20 in 2020, suggesting a period of increased financial leverage and higher reliance on debt financing. After this peak, the ratio declined steadily to 0.73 by 2025, indicating a reduction in leverage and improved balance between debt and equity financing.
- Summary Insights
- Overall, the data reveals cyclical fluctuations in debt levels with an increase in leverage after 2012, reaching a maximum around 2020, followed by a deleveraging phase. Equity investment grew steadily but experienced a temporary dip in the mid-2010s before recovering robustly. The debt to equity ratio reflects these trends, moving from a conservative capital structure to one with higher leverage, then back toward a more balanced position. These patterns suggest strategic shifts in financing approaches over time, with the company managing its capital structure dynamically in response to prevailing financial conditions.
Comparison to Competitors
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.73 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.73 | 0.39 | 1.85 | 2.26 | 1.27 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 2.20 | 3.40 | 1.29 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.81 | 1.26 | 2.74 | 4.68 | 0.99 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.86 | 0.64 | 2.10 | 7.03 | 1.54 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 0.62 | 1.58 | 4.75 | 37.53 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.99 | 0.40 | 1.39 | 1.29 | 7.73 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.85 | — | 1.10 | 1.47 | 7.53 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.93 | — | 0.68 | 1.63 | 24.29 |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.01 | — | 0.75 | 1.35 | 39.69 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.48 | — | 0.69 | 1.31 | 5.80 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.31 | — | 0.54 | 5.06 | 5.04 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.17 | — | 0.45 | 4.16 | 1.68 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.11 | — | 0.45 | 27.37 | 2.77 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.11 | — | 0.48 | 7.05 | 1.58 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.14 | — | 0.52 | 8.76 | 1.36 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.19 | — | 0.58 | — | 1.25 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.14 | — | 0.58 | — | 1.46 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.21 | — | 0.49 | 3.49 | 0.90 |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.21 | — | 0.44 | 4.93 | 0.27 |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.29 | — | 0.54 | — | 0.24 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| FedEx Corp. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.73 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.73 | 1.15 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.79 | 1.48 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.81 | 1.61 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.86 | 1.63 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 2.02 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.99 | 1.36 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.85 | 1.45 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.93 | 1.39 |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.01 | 1.32 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.48 | 1.01 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.31 | 0.95 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.11 | 0.81 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.14 | 0.90 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.19 | 0.86 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.14 | 0.84 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.29 | 1.07 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| FedEx Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.73 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.73 | 1.38 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.79 | 1.52 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.81 | 1.42 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.86 | 1.37 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 1.82 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.99 | 1.82 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.85 | 1.85 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.93 | 1.65 |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.01 | 1.54 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.48 | 1.51 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.31 | 1.89 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.17 | 1.79 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.11 | 2.29 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.11 | 2.60 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.14 | 2.68 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.19 | 3.01 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.14 | 3.54 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.21 | 2.73 |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.21 | 2.49 |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.29 | 2.42 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).