Van de Velde NVVDEVF 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates VDEVF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.16. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Van de Velde NV ranks better than 85.19% 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 Van de Velde NV's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VDEVF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Van de Velde NV was 0.16. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.06.
VDEVF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 85.19% of 932
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs VDEVF: 0.07
Van de Velde NV (OTCPK:VDEVF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Van de Velde NV Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Van de Velde NV Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Van de Velde NV'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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Van de Velde NV'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.
Van de Velde NV Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Van de Velde NV's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Van de Velde NV'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.
Van de Velde NV (VDEVF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Van de Velde NV and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Van de Velde NV ranks #138 out of 932 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Van de Velde NV's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Van de Velde NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Van de Velde NV's value of 0.07 is 83.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Van de Velde NV ranks #138 out of 932 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Van de Velde NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Van de Velde NV's Debt-to-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Van de Velde NV ranks #138 out of 932 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Van de Velde NV in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Van de Velde NV's value of 0.07 is 83.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Van de Velde NV 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.43, based on 932 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. Van de Velde NV's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 83.5% 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 Van de Velde NV and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Van de Velde NV's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Van de Velde NV stock overvalued right now?
Van de Velde NV (VDEVF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.16, compared to a current price of $35.66 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 83.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.43. Van de Velde NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Van de Velde NV (VDEVF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 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 Van de Velde NV (VDEVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Van de Velde NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.66 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.16.
Key valuation signals for VDEVF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $38.16 vs. price of $35.66 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#138 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VDEVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Van de Velde NV designs and produces women's lingerie. Brands include Marie Jo, Primadonna, and Andres Sarda. The company distinguishes two operational segments based on the operating model: the B2B (business to business) and the D2C (direct to consumer) distribution channel. Van de Velde sells majority of its items through the wholesale channel to independent specialty retailers. The remaining sales are through retail stores the company owns or franchises. Van de Velde sells its products globally, and it has retail stores throughout continental Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong, and Dubai.
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