East Coast Vulcan MiningPHS:ECVC -1.89%27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:ECVC with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks worse than 50.44% 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ECVC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of East Coast Vulcan Mining was 0.48. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.35.
PHS:ECVC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.44% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs PHS:ECVC: 0.47
East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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East Coast Vulcan Mining Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
East Coast Vulcan Mining 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.
PHS:ECVC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, East Coast Vulcan Mining'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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Coast Vulcan Mining'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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on East Coast Vulcan Mining and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #401 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is East Coast Vulcan Mining's Debt-to-Equity too high?
East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.48. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. East Coast Vulcan Mining's value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #401 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East Coast Vulcan Mining has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Coast Vulcan Mining's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #401 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places East Coast Vulcan Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. East Coast Vulcan Mining's value of 0.47 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, East Coast Vulcan Mining's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.46, East Coast Vulcan Mining 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 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. East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 2.2% 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Coast Vulcan Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.37, compared to a current price of ₱0.26 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 2.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. East Coast Vulcan Mining's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.26 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.37.
GuruFocus considers East Coast Vulcan Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ECVC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: ₱0.37 vs. price of ₱0.26 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#401 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ECVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Corp is engaged in the business of mine exploration. The Group has only one business. Accordingly, the Group operates mainly in one reportable business and geographical segment which is the Philippines.
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