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Vianet GroupFRA:AS2 -0.72%54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:AS2 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, Vianet Group ranks better than 72.77% 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 Vianet Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AS2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vianet Group was 0.18. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.12.
FRA:AS2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.77% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs FRA:AS2: 0.11
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.
Vianet Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vianet Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vianet Group'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.
FRA:AS2 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Vianet Group'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.
Vianet Group Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vianet Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vianet Group'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.
Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vianet Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Vianet Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #260 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Vianet Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vianet Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is near median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.18. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Vianet Group's value of 0.11 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #260 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vianet Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vianet Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #260 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Vianet Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Vianet Group's value of 0.11 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Vianet Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Vianet Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 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. Vianet Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 66.7% 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 Vianet Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vianet Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vianet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.90, compared to a current price of €0.69 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 66.7% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Vianet Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.69 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.90.
GuruFocus considers Vianet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AS2:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (near median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: €0.90 vs. price of €0.69 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Business Services median (#260 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vianet Group PLC is a provider of actionable management information and business insight created by combining data from the smart Internet of Things solutions and external information sources. Smart Zones include Data insight and actionable data services as well as design, product development, sale, and rental of fluid monitoring equipment. The business of the group is divided into two divisions: Smart Machines, Smart Zones and Corporate/Technology. The company generates maximum revenue from the Smart Zones segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum of the revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe and the United States/Canada.
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