Vail Resorts (MEX:MTN) Debt-to-Equity: 5.90 (As of Apr. 2026) — 207% Above Median

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MEX:MTN Vail Resorts Inc MEX:MTN
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GF Value MXN2,752.80
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What is Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity?

Vail Resorts MEX:MTN 83 Debt-to-Equity is 5.90 as of Apr. 2026, which is 207% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:MTN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,752.80. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Travel & Leisure companies, Vail Resorts ranks worse than 96.25% on this metric.

Vail Resorts's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,917 Mil. Vail Resorts's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN55,141 Mil. Vail Resorts's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN9,664 Mil. Vail Resorts's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.90.

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 Vail Resorts's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MTN' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.92   Max: 21.86
Current: 5.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vail Resorts was 21.86. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.92.

MEX:MTN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
96.25% of 720 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs MEX:MTN: 5.90

Vail Resorts  (MEX:MTN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vail Resorts'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.

Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity Chart

Vail Resorts Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.93 1.83 3.01 4.31 8.11

Vail Resorts Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.30 8.11 21.86 10.53 5.90

MEX:MTN vs CZR, BYD, HGV: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Vail Resorts'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.


Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vail Resorts's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vail Resorts's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Vail Resorts Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Vail Resorts's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Vail Resorts's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 5.90 mean?
Vail Resorts (MEX:MTN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.90 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vail Resorts and its competitors. This is 207% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Vail Resorts' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 21.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #693 out of 720 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Vail Resorts' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vail Resorts' current Debt-to-Equity of 5.90 is 207% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 21.86. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Vail Resorts' value of 5.90 is 1272.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #693 out of 720 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vail Resorts has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vail Resorts' Debt-to-Equity compare to CZR and BYD?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #693 out of 720 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Vail Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Vail Resorts' value of 5.90 is 1272.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vail Resorts' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 21.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Vail Resorts 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 720 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. Vail Resorts's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.90 is 1272.1% 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 Vail Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vail Resorts's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.90, which is 207% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vail Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Vail Resorts (MEX:MTN) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 5.90. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,752.80, compared to a current price of MXN2,319.64 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.90, which is 207% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 1272.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Vail Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Vail Resorts (MEX:MTN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.90 as of Apr. 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 Vail Resorts (MEX:MTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vail Resorts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,319.64 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,752.80.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MTN:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 5.90 (207% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,752.80 vs. price of MXN2,319.64 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1272.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#693 of 720)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vail Resorts Business Description

Other Exchanges MTN:USA0LK3:UKVAI:Germany
Address 390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
Vail Resorts Inc Bhd is a resorts and casinos company that operates mountain resorts and ski areas. The company has three business segments that include Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates numerous ski resort properties that offer a variety of winter and summer activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. The Lodging segment owns and operates hotels and condominiums. The Real Estate segment owns, develops, and leases real estate, typically near its other properties. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue within the United States.
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