VBX (ASX:VBX) Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is VBX Debt-to-Equity?

VBX ASX:VBX +1.03% 11 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VBX with a GF Score™ of 11/100. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, VBX ranks worse than 67.02% on this metric.

VBX's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.04 Mil. VBX's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.17 Mil. VBX's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.58 Mil. VBX's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.36.

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 VBX's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:VBX' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.36

During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of VBX was 0.36. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

ASX:VBX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
67.02% of 1222 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15 vs ASX:VBX: 0.36

VBX  (ASX:VBX) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

Be Aware

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.

VBX Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

VBX Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VBX's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* 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.

VBX Debt-to-Equity Chart

VBX Annual Data
Trend Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-Equity
N/A N/A 0.00

VBX Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A N/A 0.00 0.00 0.36

ASX:VBX vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, VBX'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.

VBX Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, VBX's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VBX's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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VBX Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

VBX's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.009 + 0) / 8.652
=0.00

VBX's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.044 + 0.168) / 0.583
=0.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 mean?
VBX (ASX:VBX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VBX and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VBX ranks #819 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is VBX's Debt-to-Equity too high?
VBX's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. VBX's value of 0.36 is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VBX ranks #819 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VBX has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBX's Debt-to-Equity compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, VBX ranks #819 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places VBX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. VBX's value of 0.36 is 140% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,222 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. VBX's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 140% 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 VBX and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VBX's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBX stock overvalued right now?
VBX (ASX:VBX) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 and 140% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. VBX's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 VBX (ASX:VBX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

VBX Business Description

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VBX Ltd is focused on the exploration and development of its bauxite Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at the Wuudagu Bauxite and Takapinga Project.
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