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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 Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:VFF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1.09 Max: 1.21
Current: 1.07
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG was 1.21. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.09.
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.
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG'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.
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG'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.
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG (STU:VFF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.21.
Is Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is near median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's value of 1.07 is 154.8% above this industry median. Overall, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to AIN?
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's value of 1.07 is 154.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 929 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. Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is 154.8% 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 Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG stock overvalued right now?
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG (STU:VFF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €658.93, compared to a current price of €540.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 154.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG (STU:VFF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG (STU:VFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €540.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €658.93.
Key valuation signals for STU:VFF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.07 (near median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: €658.93 vs. price of €540.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG is engaged in the manufacture and sale of felts and felt products. It offers wool felts for technical applications; technical needle felts for filtration or surface finishing applications.
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