VBL (MAL:VBL) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.28 (As of Dec. 2025)

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MAL:VBL VBL PLC MAL:VBL
63 GF Score
Price €0.20
GF Value €0.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is VBL Liabilities-to-Assets?

VBL MAL:VBL -8.18% 63 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:VBL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. VBL's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €27.32 Mil. VBL's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €96.46 Mil. Therefore, VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.28.


VBL  (MAL:VBL) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


VBL Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


VBL Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

VBL Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

VBL Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.13 0.18 0.18 0.29 0.28

VBL Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.19 0.29 0.29 0.28

VBL Liabilities-to-Assets Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


VBL Liabilities-to-Assets vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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VBL Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=27.316/96.46
=0.28

VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=27.316/96.46
=0.28

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 mean?
VBL (MAL:VBL) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 as of Dec. 2025. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on VBL and its competitors.
Is VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
VBL's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. Overall, VBL has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to competitors?
VBL's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Real Estate company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on VBL and its competitors. VBL's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBL (MAL:VBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. VBL's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VBL (MAL:VBL), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28 as of Dec. 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.

Is VBL (MAL:VBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15. GuruFocus considers VBL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:VBL:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.28
  • GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.20 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:VBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VBL Business Description

Address 54, Marsamxett Road, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1853
VBL PLC is a private owner of real estate in Valletta with a diversified portfolio of residential, hospitality, commercial, and office space. It is involved in property ownership and the full process of real estate acquisitions, integrated real estate development, property management, operations, utilisation (rental), and disposal of properties. Some of its projects include Palazzo Stella Valletta, Casa San Domenico, Orangery Phase 1, Silver Horse Phase 1 - The Gut, Dormitory, Palazzo Zoe, and Old Lodge. Its services include Hospitality Management, Property Management and Operations, and Development. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Rental Income.
63GF Score

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