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Vista Group InternationalASX:VGL +2.99%84 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates ASX:VGL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,241 Software companies, Vista Group International ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.
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 Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VGL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.22
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vista Group International was 0.26. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.23.
ASX:VGL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.12% of 2241
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs ASX:VGL: 0.22
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Vista Group International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vista Group International Debt-to-Equity 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.
ASX:VGL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vista Group International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1168 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vista Group International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.26. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Vista Group International's value of 0.22 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1168 out of 2241 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Debt-to-Equity compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1168 out of 2241 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Vista Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Vista Group International's value of 0.22 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vista Group International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Vista Group International has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,241 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. Vista Group International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 15.8% 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 Vista Group International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista Group International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.31, compared to a current price of A$2.07 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 15.8% above the Software industry median of 0.19. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 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.
Is Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.07 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.31.
GuruFocus considers Vista Group International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VGL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: A$2.31 vs. price of A$2.07 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% above the Software median (#1168 of 2241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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