Voltalia (CHIX:VLTSAP) Debt-to-Equity: 2.62 (As of Dec. 2025) — 86% Above Median

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CHIX:VLTSAP Voltalia SA CHIX:VLTSAP
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Price €6.98
GF Value €10.92
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What is Voltalia Debt-to-Equity?

Voltalia CHIX:VLTSAP +2.50% 68 Debt-to-Equity is 2.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VLTSAP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Voltalia ranks worse than 84.56% on this metric.

Voltalia's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €264.8 Mil. Voltalia's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,238.5 Mil. Voltalia's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €954.3 Mil. Voltalia's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.62.

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

CHIX:VLTSAp' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.41   Max: 2.62
Current: 2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Voltalia was 2.62. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.41.

CHIX:VLTSAp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
84.56% of 395 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs CHIX:VLTSAp: 2.62

Voltalia  (CHIX:VLTSAp) 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.


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Voltalia Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Voltalia Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Voltalia'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.

Voltalia Debt-to-Equity Chart

Voltalia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 1.07 1.51 2.17 2.62

Voltalia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 1.84 2.17 2.33 2.62

Voltalia Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Voltalia'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.


Voltalia Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Voltalia's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Voltalia Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

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

* 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 2.62 mean?
Voltalia (CHIX:VLTSAP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Voltalia and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Voltalia's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Voltalia ranks #334 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Voltalia's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Voltalia's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 2.62. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Voltalia's value of 2.62 is 208.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Voltalia ranks #334 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Voltalia has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Voltalia's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Voltalia ranks #334 out of 395 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Voltalia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Voltalia's value of 2.62 is 208.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Voltalia's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.90 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Voltalia 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.85, based on 395 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. Voltalia's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.62 is 208.2% 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 Voltalia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Voltalia's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Voltalia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voltalia (CHIX:VLTSAP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.92, compared to a current price of €6.98 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 208.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.85. Voltalia's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Voltalia (CHIX:VLTSAP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.62 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 Voltalia (CHIX:VLTSAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voltalia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.98 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.92. GuruFocus considers Voltalia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VLTSAP:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.62 (86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: €10.92 vs. price of €6.98 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 208.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#334 of 395)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VLTSAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Voltalia Business Description

Address 84 Boulevard de Sebastopol, Paris, FRA, 75003
Voltalia SA is an energy producer and service provider engaged in renewable electricity production from solar, wind, hydro, storage, and biomass energies. It develops, constructs, and operates renewable power plants and provides related services to external customers.
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