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VVC ExplorationVVCVF -56.67% Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Oct. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Oil & Gas companies, VVC Exploration ranks better than 78.42% 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 VVC Exploration's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VVCVF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.52 Med: 0.15 Max: 12.12
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of VVC Exploration was 12.12. The lowest was -0.52. And the median was 0.15.
VVCVF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.42% of 797
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs VVCVF: 0.12
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.
VVC Exploration Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
VVC Exploration Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VVC Exploration'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.
VVCVF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VVC Exploration'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.
VVC Exploration Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VVC Exploration's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VVC Exploration'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.
VVC Exploration (VVCVF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VVC Exploration and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, VVC Exploration ranks #172 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is VVC Exploration's Debt-to-Equity too high?
VVC Exploration's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. VVC Exploration's value of 0.12 is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VVC Exploration ranks #172 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does VVC Exploration's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VVC Exploration ranks #172 out of 797 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places VVC Exploration in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. VVC Exploration's value of 0.12 is 73.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.46, VVC Exploration 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 797 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. VVC Exploration's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 73.9% 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 VVC Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VVC Exploration's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VVC Exploration stock overvalued right now?
VVC Exploration (VVCVF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 73.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. 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 VVC Exploration (VVCVF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Oct. 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.
VVC Exploration Corp is engaged in the exploration and development of precious and base metals mineral properties. Its portfolio includes the La Tuna, Mexico, Cumeral gold project in Mexico, Samalayuca Copper Project, located in Chihuahua State, precious metals properties also in Mexico, and the Helium / Natural Gas Projects. The company is currently focused on the Helium Projects owned by PHC. The company's mineral resource properties are located in Mexico and Canada. The company generates revenue from the sale of Helium and natural gas.
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