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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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PAT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.2
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC was 0.61. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.23.
HSTC:PAT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.76% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs HSTC:PAT: 0.20
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.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC'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.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC'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.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #500 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.61. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's value of 0.20 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #500 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #500 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's value of 0.20 is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,419 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. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 44.4% 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫87,321.26, compared to a current price of ₫63,200.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 44.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫63,200.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫87,321.26.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PAT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: ₫87,321.26 vs. price of ₫63,200.00 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Chemicals median (#500 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC engages in the production, processing, and sale of yellow phosphorus and other products derived from yellow phosphorus and apatite, Phosphoric acid. Its product offerings comprise Industrial Phosphoric Acid, Apatite Ore, and Yellow phosphorus.
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