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ValarisMEX:VALN 36 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:VALN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,194.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Oil & Gas companies, Valaris ranks better than 57.04% 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 Valaris's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VALN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.36
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Valaris was 0.93. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.52.
MEX:VALN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.04% of 810
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs MEX:VALN: 0.36
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.
Valaris Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Valaris Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valaris'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.
MEX:VALN vs RIG, NE, PTEN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Valaris'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.
Valaris Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valaris's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valaris'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.
Valaris (MEX:VALN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Valaris and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #348 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Valaris' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Valaris' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Valaris' value of 0.36 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valaris ranks #348 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valaris has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valaris' Debt-to-Equity compare to RIG and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #348 out of 810 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Valaris in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Valaris' value of 0.36 is 20% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Valaris 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.45, based on 810 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. Valaris's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 20% 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 Valaris and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valaris's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valaris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris (MEX:VALN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,194.60, compared to a current price of MXN1,391.00 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 20% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.45. Valaris' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Valaris (MEX:VALN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 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 Valaris (MEX:VALN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,391.00 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,194.60.
GuruFocus considers Valaris to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VALN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: MXN1,194.60 vs. price of MXN1,391.00 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Oil & Gas median (#348 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VALN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valaris Ltd is an offshore contract drilling company. The company provides offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry with operations in almost every offshore market across six continents. Its business consists of four operating segments: Floaters, which includes drillships and semisubmersible rigs; Jackups; ARO; and Other, which consists of management services on rigs owned by third parties. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Floaters segment.
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