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V-Mart RetailNSE:VMART -0.69%92 Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates NSE:VMART with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹900.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,019 Retail - Cyclical companies, V-Mart Retail ranks worse than 69.38% 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 V-Mart Retail's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VMART'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.86
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of V-Mart Retail was 1.86. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.99.
NSE:VMART's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.38% of 1019
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs NSE:VMART: 1.01
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V-Mart Retail Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
V-Mart Retail Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for V-Mart Retail'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, V-Mart Retail'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.
V-Mart Retail Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, V-Mart Retail's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where V-Mart Retail'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.
V-Mart Retail (NSE:VMART) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on V-Mart Retail and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, V-Mart Retail's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, V-Mart Retail ranks #707 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is V-Mart Retail's Debt-to-Equity too high?
V-Mart Retail's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. V-Mart Retail's value of 1.01 is 80.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, V-Mart Retail ranks #707 out of 1019 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, V-Mart Retail has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V-Mart Retail's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, V-Mart Retail ranks #707 out of 1019 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places V-Mart Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. V-Mart Retail's value of 1.01 is 80.4% above this benchmark. Historically, V-Mart Retail's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.56, V-Mart Retail 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,019 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. V-Mart Retail's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.01 is 80.4% 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 V-Mart Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. V-Mart Retail's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V-Mart Retail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Mart Retail (NSE:VMART) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹900.91, compared to a current price of ₹768.85 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 80.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. V-Mart Retail's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 V-Mart Retail (NSE:VMART), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.01 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 V-Mart Retail (NSE:VMART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Mart Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹768.85 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹900.91.
GuruFocus considers V-Mart Retail to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VMART:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.01 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: ₹900.91 vs. price of ₹768.85 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#707 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VMART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
V-Mart Retail Ltd is engaged in the retailing of readymade garments, accessories, and other products. It is involved in the business of Value Retailing through the chain of stores situated in various cities in India. It provides a range of apparel and accessories for men, women, boys, girls, and toddlers. The company's general merchandise includes Footwear, Home furnishing, Kitchenware, Toys and games, Bags and luggage, and Crockery. The company has two segments: Retail Trade, which includes domestic sales to customers at stores; and the Digital Marketplace segment includes commission and other income by providing Limeroad platform to vendors. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Retail Trade segment.
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