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VIGO PhotonicsLTS:0R4B 87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R4B with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of zł972.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,232 Hardware companies, VIGO Photonics ranks worse than 53.14% 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 VIGO Photonics's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0R4B'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of VIGO Photonics was 0.60. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.28.
LTS:0R4B's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.14% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs LTS:0R4B: 0.31
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.
VIGO Photonics Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
VIGO Photonics Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VIGO Photonics'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.
LTS:0R4B vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, VIGO Photonics'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.
VIGO Photonics Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, VIGO Photonics's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VIGO Photonics'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.
VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VIGO Photonics and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #1186 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is VIGO Photonics' Debt-to-Equity too high?
VIGO Photonics' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. VIGO Photonics' value of 0.31 is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #1186 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VIGO Photonics has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIGO Photonics' Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #1186 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places VIGO Photonics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. VIGO Photonics' value of 0.31 is 10.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.28, VIGO Photonics 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,232 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. VIGO Photonics's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 10.7% 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 VIGO Photonics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIGO Photonics's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIGO Photonics stock overvalued right now?
VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is zł972.58, compared to a current price of zł719.52 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 10.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. VIGO Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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 VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIGO Photonics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł719.52 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł972.58.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0R4B:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: zł972.58 vs. price of zł719.52 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Hardware median (#1186 of 2232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VIGO Photonics SA is a manufacturer of uncooled infrared photon detectors. The detectors are used in the fields of Industry, Defense and Security, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Transport, and Research & Development. The company's products include MCT Detectors, InAs Detectors, InAsSb Detectors, and Dedicated electronics. It has two operating segments: the Semiconductor modules segment and the Semiconductor materials segment.
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