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Viet Dragon SecuritiesSTC:VDS +2.23%78 Debt-to-Equity is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates STC:VDS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫25,327.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Capital Markets companies, Viet Dragon Securities ranks worse than 84.92% 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 Viet Dragon Securities's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:VDS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.17 Max: 2.13
Current: 1.6
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Viet Dragon Securities was 2.13. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.17.
STC:VDS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.92% of 610
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.305
vs STC:VDS: 1.60
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.
Viet Dragon Securities Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Viet Dragon Securities Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viet Dragon Securities'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.
STC:VDS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Viet Dragon Securities'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.
Viet Dragon Securities Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Viet Dragon Securities's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Dragon Securities'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.
Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.60 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viet Dragon Securities and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Viet Dragon Securities' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #518 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Viet Dragon Securities' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viet Dragon Securities' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.60 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.13. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Viet Dragon Securities' value of 1.60 is 424.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #518 out of 610 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viet Dragon Securities has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Dragon Securities' Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #518 out of 610 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Viet Dragon Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Viet Dragon Securities' value of 1.60 is 424.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Viet Dragon Securities' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Viet Dragon Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 0.31, based on 610 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. Viet Dragon Securities's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.60 is 424.6% 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 Viet Dragon Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Dragon Securities's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.60, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Dragon Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫25,327.02, compared to a current price of ₫11,450.00 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.60, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 424.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.31. Viet Dragon Securities' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.60 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 Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Dragon Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,450.00 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫25,327.02.
GuruFocus considers Viet Dragon Securities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:VDS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.60 (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: ₫25,327.02 vs. price of ₫11,450.00 (54.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 424.6% above the Capital Markets median (#518 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Dragon Securities Corp is a Vietnam-based company engaged in the financial and securities business. It offers a complete range of financial and securities products and services to personal customers and organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, securities services, analysis services, financial services, brokerage services, derivative securities services, and investment banking services. The Company's primary activities are to provide brokerage service, securities trading, finance and investment advisory service, underwriting for securities issues, securities custodian service, and derivatives service.
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