Debt to Equity
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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Short-term borrowings and long-term debt, including current portion1 | ÷ | Common stockholders’ investment1 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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).
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The capital structure observed between 2005 and 2026 reflects a transition from a conservative, low-leverage position to a more aggressive debt-funded strategy, followed by a period of relative stabilization. The debt-to-equity ratio experienced significant volatility, moving from historic lows of 0.11 to a peak of 1.20 before moderating in recent and projected years.
- Conservative Leverage Phase (2005–2012)
- During this period, a low reliance on borrowed capital was maintained. Total debt remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1.6 billion and 2.8 billion US dollars. Concurrently, common stockholders' investment grew from 9.6 billion to 14.7 billion US dollars, resulting in a declining debt-to-equity ratio that reached its lowest point of 0.11 in 2011 and 2012.
- Rapid Leverage Expansion (2013–2016)
- A sharp reversal in financing strategy occurred starting in 2013. Total debt increased aggressively from 2.99 billion US dollars in 2013 to 13.87 billion US dollars by 2016. Because equity growth did not keep pace with this borrowing surge, the debt-to-equity ratio climbed steeply from 0.17 to 1.01, marking the first instance where total debt exceeded common stockholders' investment.
- Peak Leverage Period (2017–2020)
- The upward trend in borrowing continued, with total debt peaking at 22.0 billion US dollars in 2019 and 2020. While equity increased to 18.3 billion US dollars in 2019 and 24.2 billion US dollars in 2020, the debt-to-equity ratio reached its maximum observed level of 1.20 in 2020, indicating the highest level of financial risk relative to equity during the analyzed timeframe.
- Stabilization and Projected Outlook (2021–2026)
- From 2021 onward, a trend toward balance sheet moderation is evident. Debt levels stabilized around 20 billion US dollars, while common stockholders' investment continued to grow, reaching 27.6 billion US dollars by 2023. This resulted in a reduction of the debt-to-equity ratio to a range between 0.73 and 0.86. Projections for 2026 indicate a slight increase in both total debt to 25.7 billion US dollars and equity to 31.6 billion US dollars, maintaining a stable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81.
Comparison to Competitors
FedEx Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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).