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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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STC:VOS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 2.53 Max: 6.14
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC was 6.14. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 2.53.
STC:VOS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.2% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs STC:VOS: 0.38
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) 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.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC 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.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC'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 Nam Ocean Shipping JSC Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC'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 Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #361 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 6.14. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's value of 0.38 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #361 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC ranks #361 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's value of 0.38 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 907 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 Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.38 is 28.3% 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 Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫12,749.31, compared to a current price of ₫11,850.00 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 28.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 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 Nam Ocean Shipping JSC (STC:VOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,850.00 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫12,749.31.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:VOS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.38 (85% below median its 10-year median of 2.53)
GF Value™: ₫12,749.31 vs. price of ₫11,850.00 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Transportation median (#361 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Ocean Shipping JSC is a Vietnam based company engaged in the shipping business. It offers marine freight transportation services. The services offered by the entity include trading water transportation, dry goods transportation, product tankers, container transportation, shipping agency and others. The company has a diverse fleet of modern ships comprising general cargo, bulk carriers, product tankers and container vessels trading.
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