Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) Long-Term Debt: €2,390 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:4BV Bureau Veritas SA FRA:4BV
91 GF Score
Price €27.04
GF Value €29.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bureau Veritas Long-Term Debt?

Bureau Veritas FRA:4BV -0.66% 91 Long-Term Debt is €2,390 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:4BV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bureau Veritas's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,390 Mil.

Bureau Veritas's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,897 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€1,893 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€1,893 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,390 Mil).

Bureau Veritas's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (€2,080 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,897 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€1,897 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,390 Mil).

Bureau Veritas  (FRA:4BV) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Bureau Veritas Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Bureau Veritas Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Bureau Veritas Long-Term Debt Chart

Bureau Veritas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,362.00 2,102.00 2,079.70 1,896.50 2,389.90

Bureau Veritas Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Long-Term Debt 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 2,079.70 2,098.90 1,896.50 1,893.10 2,389.90
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of €2,390 Mil mean?
Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) has a Long-Term Debt of €2,390 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Bureau Veritas' Long-Term Debt too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Long-Term Debt is €2,390 Mil. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Long-Term Debt compare to VRSK and EFX?
Bureau Veritas' Long-Term Debt of €2,390 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Business Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Bureau Veritas's current Long-Term Debt is €2,390 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.68, compared to a current price of €27.04 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is €2,390 Mil. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV), the current Long-Term Debt is €2,390 Mil 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 Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.04 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.68. GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4BV:

  • Long-Term Debt: €2,390 Mil
  • GF Value™: €29.68 vs. price of €27.04 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4BV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bureau Veritas Business Description

Address Tour Alto, 4 Place des Saisons, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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