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CommVault SystemsCVLT +1.48%83 Debt-to-Equity is 17.63 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29283% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates CVLT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,245 Software companies, CommVault Systems ranks worse than 99.91% 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 CommVault Systems's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CVLT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.06 Max: 122.43
Current: 122.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CommVault Systems was 122.43. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.06.
CVLT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.91% of 2245
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs CVLT: 122.43
CommVault Systems (NAS:CVLT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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CommVault Systems Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CommVault Systems Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CommVault Systems'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.
CVLT vs NAVN, APPF, DUOL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, CommVault Systems'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.
CommVault Systems Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CommVault Systems's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CommVault Systems'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.
CommVault Systems (CVLT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 17.63 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CommVault Systems and its competitors. This is 29283% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, CommVault Systems' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 122.43. According to the industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #2243 out of 2245 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is CommVault Systems' Debt-to-Equity too high?
CommVault Systems' current Debt-to-Equity of 17.63 is 29283% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 122.43. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. CommVault Systems' value of 17.63 is 9178.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #2243 out of 2245 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CommVault Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CommVault Systems' Debt-to-Equity compare to NAVN and APPF?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #2243 out of 2245 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CommVault Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. CommVault Systems' value of 17.63 is 9178.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CommVault Systems' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 122.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.19, CommVault Systems 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 2,245 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. CommVault Systems's current Debt-to-Equity of 17.63 is 9178.9% 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 CommVault Systems 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. CommVault Systems's current Debt-to-Equity is 17.63, which is 29283% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CommVault Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems (CVLT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.97, compared to a current price of $121.80 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 17.63, which is 29283% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 9178.9% above the Software industry median of 0.19. CommVault Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 17.63 as of Jun. 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $121.80 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $159.97.
GuruFocus considers CommVault Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CVLT:
Debt-to-Equity: 17.63 (29283% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $159.97 vs. price of $121.80 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9178.9% above the Software median (#2243 of 2245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CommVault Systems Inc provides cyber resiliency solutions designed to help the enterprise protect, secure, and recover its data, applications, and identity systems in a world of increasing cyber threats and attacks. Its offerings provide cyber resilience, including data protection, cyber recovery, data security, and governance, aiming to enable customers to continue business. The company delivers its solutions through Commvault Cloud, a cloud native platform that unifies data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service environments. It sells its offerings through subscription-based arrangements, including SaaS and term-based subscriptions, and also offers perpetual licenses, customer support, and professional services.
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