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Vermilion EnergyVET +1.11%59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates VET with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Oil & Gas companies, Vermilion Energy ranks worse than 58.52% 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 Vermilion Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VET'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.72 Max: 2.2
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vermilion Energy was 2.20. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.72.
VET's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 58.52% of 810
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs VET: 0.63
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.
Vermilion Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vermilion Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vermilion Energy'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vermilion Energy'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.
Vermilion Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vermilion Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vermilion Energy'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.
Vermilion Energy (VET) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vermilion Energy and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Vermilion Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Vermilion Energy ranks #474 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Vermilion Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vermilion Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.20. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Vermilion Energy's value of 0.63 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vermilion Energy ranks #474 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vermilion Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vermilion Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vermilion Energy ranks #474 out of 810 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Vermilion Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Vermilion Energy's value of 0.63 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Vermilion Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Vermilion Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.45, based on 810 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. Vermilion Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 40% 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 Vermilion Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vermilion Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vermilion Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vermilion Energy (VET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.24, compared to a current price of $11.36 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 40% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.45. Vermilion Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Vermilion Energy (VET), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Jun. 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 Vermilion Energy (VET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vermilion Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.36 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.24.
GuruFocus considers Vermilion Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VET:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.63 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $10.24 vs. price of $11.36 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Oil & Gas median (#474 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vermilion Energy Inc is an international oil and gas-producing company. The company engages in full-cycle exploration and production programs that focus on the acquisition, exploration, and development of liquids-rich natural gas in Canada and conventional natural gas in Europe while optimizing low-decline oil assets. Its operating segments are: Canada, France, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Australia, and CEE, each representing the oil and gas exploration operations at its assets located in these regions. The company mainly derives revenue from the production and sale of petroleum and natural gas. The majority of its revenue is generated from Canada, where the company's operations are mainly focused on the Deep Basin trend in the West Pembina region of Alberta and on the Mica property.
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