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VBG Group ABFRA:KU4 +3.40%93 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:KU4 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Vehicles & Parts companies, VBG Group AB ranks worse than 50.53% 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 VBG Group AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KU4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.37 Max: 1.75
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of VBG Group AB was 1.75. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.37.
FRA:KU4's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.53% of 1223
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs FRA:KU4: 0.47
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.
VBG Group AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
VBG Group AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VBG Group AB'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:KU4 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, VBG Group AB'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.
VBG Group AB Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VBG Group AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VBG Group AB'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.
VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VBG Group AB and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, VBG Group AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #618 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is VBG Group AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
VBG Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. VBG Group AB's value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #618 out of 1223 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VBG Group AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBG Group AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #618 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places VBG Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. VBG Group AB's value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, VBG Group AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.46, VBG Group AB 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 1,223 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. VBG Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 2.2% 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 VBG Group AB 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. VBG Group AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBG Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.39, compared to a current price of €27.40 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 2.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. VBG Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBG Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.40 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.39.
GuruFocus considers VBG Group AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KU4:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: €27.39 vs. price of €27.40 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#618 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KU4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VBG Group AB is an international industrial group. The Parent Company VBG Group AB is a long-term owner that provides active management of the Group's three wholly owned divisions through considerable industrial expertise, a strong corporate culture and financial resilience. The Group's divisions - Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions and Ringfeder Power Transmission - develop, manufacture, market and sell products under strong, well-known brands all over the world.
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