VRUS (Verus International) Debt-to-Equity: -0.54 (As of Jul. 2022)

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What is Verus International Debt-to-Equity?

Verus International VRUS -99.00% 12 Debt-to-Equity is -0.54 as of Jul. 2022. GuruFocus rates VRUS with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Verus International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 was $1.62 Mil. Verus International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 was $0.03 Mil. Verus International's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 was $-3.04 Mil. Verus International's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 was -0.54.

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 Verus International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

VRUS's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 0.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Verus International  (OTCPK:VRUS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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Verus International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Verus International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verus International'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.

Verus International Debt-to-Equity Chart

Verus International Annual Data
Trend Oct12 Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.22 -1.30 -2.60 1.54 -0.69

Verus International Quarterly Data
Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18 Jan19 Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.52 -0.69 -0.65 -0.58 -0.54

VRUS vs PACV, SYY, USFD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Verus International'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.

Verus International Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Verus International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verus International's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Verus International Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Verus International's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2021 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2.156 + 0.106) / -3.269
=-0.69

Verus International's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1.621 + 0.033) / -3.038
=-0.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -0.54 mean?
Verus International (VRUS) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.54 as of Jul. 2022. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Verus International and its competitors.
Is Verus International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Verus International's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.54. Overall, Verus International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verus International's Debt-to-Equity compare to PACV and SYY?
Verus International's Debt-to-Equity of -0.54 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.55, based on 282 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 Verus International and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verus International's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verus International stock overvalued right now?
Verus International (VRUS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.54. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.54. Verus International's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Verus International (VRUS), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.54 as of Jul. 2022. 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.

Verus International Business Description

Address 4003 Greenbriar Drive, Stafford, TX, USA, 77477
Verus International Inc is a United States-based company. The firm along with its subsidiary operates a global food business. It is engaged in the international consumer packaged goods, foodstuff distribution and wholesale trade. The company sells meat, vegetables and other staples under its brands. Some of its products are ice creams, candies, french fries, pulses, rice, grains, and other related food items. The firm caters to diversified markets such as Asia, South America, and MENA Region among others. Verus's focus is to be a multi-line supplier of its brands to supermarkets, hotels, and wholesale trade partners who service the consumer food space.
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