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Willamette Valley VineyardsWVVI -2.48%53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates WVVI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks worse than 54.44% 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WVVI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Willamette Valley Vineyards was 0.46. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.26.
WVVI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 54.44% of 180
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.375
vs WVVI: 0.42
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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Willamette Valley Vineyards Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
WVVI vs AMSS, EPSM, SBEV: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Willamette Valley Vineyards's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Willamette Valley Vineyards' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #98 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Willamette Valley Vineyards' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.46. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Willamette Valley Vineyards' value of 0.42 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #98 out of 180 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Willamette Valley Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willamette Valley Vineyards' Debt-to-Equity compare to AMSS and EPSM?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #98 out of 180 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Willamette Valley Vineyards in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Willamette Valley Vineyards' value of 0.42 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Willamette Valley Vineyards' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Willamette Valley Vineyards 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 180 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. Willamette Valley Vineyards's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 12% 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willamette Valley Vineyards's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.91, compared to a current price of $2.16 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 12% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. Willamette Valley Vineyards' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.16 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.91.
GuruFocus considers Willamette Valley Vineyards to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WVVI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $3.91 vs. price of $2.16 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#98 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WVVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc produces and sells premium, super-premium, and ultra-premium wines. The grapes are harvested, fermented, and made into wine at the company's Turner winery, and the wines are sold principally under its Willamette Valley Vineyards label and also under the Griffin Creek, Tualatin Estate, Pambrun, Maison Bleue, Natoma, Metis, and Elton labels. It operates under two operating segments, direct sales and distributor sales. Direct sales include retail sales in its tasting room and remote sites, wine club sales, online sales, on-site events, kitchen and catering sales, and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary. Distributor sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate.
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