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Vulcan Energy ResourcesASX:VUL +4.38%51 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:VUL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,224 Metals & Mining companies, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks better than 72.47% 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 Vulcan Energy Resources's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VUL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.04
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vulcan Energy Resources was 0.04. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
ASX:VUL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.47% of 1224
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs ASX:VUL: 0.04
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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vulcan Energy Resources 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vulcan Energy Resources'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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Energy Resources's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Energy Resources'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.
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #337 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 0.04 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #337 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #337 out of 1224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Vulcan Energy Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 0.04 is 71.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Vulcan Energy Resources has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.14, based on 1,224 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 71.4% below 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 Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.53, compared to a current price of A$2.86 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 71.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.86 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.53.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: A$3.53 vs. price of A$2.86 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#337 of 1224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
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