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Vertu MotorsCHIX:VTUL +1.94%42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks worse than 62.75% 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 Vertu Motors's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VTUl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vertu Motors was 0.70. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.59.
CHIX:VTUl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 62.75% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs CHIX:VTUl: 0.65
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.
Vertu Motors Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vertu Motors Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.
CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.
Vertu Motors Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertu Motors'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.
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #763 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Vertu Motors' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vertu Motors' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Vertu Motors' value of 0.65 is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #763 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Debt-to-Equity compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #763 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Vertu Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Vertu Motors' value of 0.65 is 41.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vertu Motors' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Vertu Motors 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,216 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. Vertu Motors's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 41.3% 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.79 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 41.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Feb. 2026. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.79 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71.
GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.65 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.79 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#763 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VTUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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