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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.
STC:DPM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical was 0.42. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
STC:DPM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.64% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs STC:DPM: 0.27
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical'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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical'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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #602 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.42. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 0.27 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #602 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #602 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 0.27 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.27 is 25% 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫23,782.35, compared to a current price of ₫22,250.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 25% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,250.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫23,782.35.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:DPM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.27 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: ₫23,782.35 vs. price of ₫22,250.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Chemicals median (#602 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:DPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Business Description
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp is a Vietnam-based company that produces and trades fertilizer and chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes Urea, NPK, MOP, SA, and DAP fertilizers for the agricultural sector, as well as liquid Ammonia and UFC85/Formaldehyde, among others. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of fertilizers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the export of its products to countries predominantly in Asia, and the rest through its domestic market.
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