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Viking Line AbpVKGLF 70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates VKGLF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.15. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, Viking Line Abp ranks better than 55.24% 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 Viking Line Abp's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VKGLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Viking Line Abp was 1.11. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.65.
VKGLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.24% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs VKGLF: 0.43
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.
Viking Line Abp Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Viking Line Abp Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viking Line Abp's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viking Line Abp and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Viking Line Abp's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #406 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Viking Line Abp's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viking Line Abp's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.11. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Viking Line Abp's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #406 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viking Line Abp has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Line Abp's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #406 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Viking Line Abp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Viking Line Abp's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Viking Line Abp's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.38 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Viking Line Abp 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. Viking Line Abp's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43 is 18.9% 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 Viking Line Abp 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. Viking Line Abp's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Line Abp stock overvalued right now?
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.15, compared to a current price of $21.85 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 18.9% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Viking Line Abp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Viking Line Abp (VKGLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 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 Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Line Abp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.85 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.15.
Key valuation signals for VKGLF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.43 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $22.15 vs. price of $21.85 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Transportation median (#406 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VKGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viking Line Abp is a Finland-based company engaged in providing passenger and cargo carrier services in the northern Baltic Sea. The group's operations are divided into two operating segments: Vessels and Unallocated. The Vessel operating segment, which is the key revenue driver, comprises direct revenue and expenses, including depreciation and amortization that are attributable to vessel operations. The Unallocated operating segment mainly comprises unallocated marketing and administrative expenses. The business of the group is mainly operated in Finland.
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