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Value-Holdings AGSTU:VHO 76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:VHO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Capital Markets companies, Value-Holdings AG ranks worse than 164203.45% 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 Value-Holdings AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Value-Holdings AG was 0.09. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
STU:VHO's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 0.31 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
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Value-Holdings AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Value-Holdings AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value-Holdings AG'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.
STU:VHO vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Value-Holdings 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.
Value-Holdings AG Debt-to-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value-Holdings AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value-Holdings 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.
Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Value-Holdings AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Value-Holdings AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Value-Holdings AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Value-Holdings AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.09. Based on the distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Value-Holdings AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value-Holdings AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #999999 out of 609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Value-Holdings AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Historically, Value-Holdings AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.09 over the past decade. 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 609 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. 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 Value-Holdings AG 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. Value-Holdings AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value-Holdings AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.29, compared to a current price of €7.20 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Value-Holdings AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value-Holdings AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.20 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.29.
GuruFocus considers Value-Holdings AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:VHO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: €11.29 vs. price of €7.20 (36.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Value-Holdings AG is a German investment company that acquires shareholdings in listed medium-sized companies. It invests in its own portfolio, as well as managing third-party investment funds. The company along with its subsidiaries also advises institutional investors on investing as per the value-investing strategies. It manages two funds namely Value Holdings Germany Fund and Value Holdings Europe Fund.
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