Vector Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

Vector has a total shareholder equity of NZ$3.8B and total debt of NZ$2.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 54%. Its total assets and total liabilities are NZ$7.1B and NZ$3.3B respectively. Vector's EBIT is NZ$329.6M making its interest coverage ratio 6.3. It has cash and short-term investments of NZ$104.6M.

Key information

54.0%

Debt to equity ratio

NZ$2.04b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio6.3x
CashNZ$104.60m
EquityNZ$3.78b
Total liabilitiesNZ$3.35b
Total assetsNZ$7.13b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Not Flying Under The Radar

Jan 17
Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Not Flying Under The Radar

Is Vector (NZSE:VCT) A Risky Investment?

Dec 10
Is Vector (NZSE:VCT) A Risky Investment?

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1475

Aug 29
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1475

Time To Worry? Analysts Just Downgraded Their Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Outlook

Aug 28
Time To Worry? Analysts Just Downgraded Their Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Outlook

With Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Aug 16
With Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Jun 28
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Is Vector (NZSE:VCT) Using Too Much Debt?

May 07
Is Vector (NZSE:VCT) Using Too Much Debt?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

Apr 12
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.0925

Feb 29
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.0925

Market Participants Recognise Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) Earnings

Feb 12
Market Participants Recognise Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) Earnings

Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 22% Below Its Share Price

Dec 20
Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 22% Below Its Share Price

These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Are Investors Undervaluing Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) By 41%?

Jul 07
Are Investors Undervaluing Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) By 41%?

The Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Aren't Growing

Apr 10
The Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Aren't Growing

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

Feb 09
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

Here's Why Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Dec 16
Here's Why Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

Nov 05
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT)

The Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Aren't Growing

Oct 18
The Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Aren't Growing

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.0895

Aug 29
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.0895

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jul 19
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Slowing Rates Of Return At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Apr 14
Slowing Rates Of Return At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.087

Feb 28
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.087

Is There An Opportunity With Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) 41% Undervaluation?

Feb 13
Is There An Opportunity With Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) 41% Undervaluation?

Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Nov 27
Returns At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Nov 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 30
Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.09

Aug 26
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.09

Slowing Rates Of Return At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

May 10
Slowing Rates Of Return At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Apr 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Vector (NZSE:VCT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Does Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Have A Place In Your Dividend Stock Portfolio?

Mar 19
Does Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) Have A Place In Your Dividend Stock Portfolio?

Should You Be Worried About Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) 5.2% Return On Equity?

Mar 01
Should You Be Worried About Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) 5.2% Return On Equity?

Did You Participate In Any Of Vector's (NZSE:VCT) Respectable 74% Return?

Feb 11
Did You Participate In Any Of Vector's (NZSE:VCT) Respectable 74% Return?

Are Vector's (NZSE:VCT) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

Jan 24
Are Vector's (NZSE:VCT) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

Returns On Capital At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Paint An Interesting Picture

Jan 06
Returns On Capital At Vector (NZSE:VCT) Paint An Interesting Picture

Read This Before Buying Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) For Its Dividend

Dec 17
Read This Before Buying Vector Limited (NZSE:VCT) For Its Dividend

Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 02
Vector (NZSE:VCT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Read This Before Judging Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) ROE

Nov 17
Read This Before Judging Vector Limited's (NZSE:VCT) ROE

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: VCT's short term assets (NZ$381.8M) do not cover its short term liabilities (NZ$557.1M).

Long Term Liabilities: VCT's short term assets (NZ$381.8M) do not cover its long term liabilities (NZ$2.8B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: VCT's net debt to equity ratio (51.2%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: VCT's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 117.5% to 54% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: VCT's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (21.8%).

Interest Coverage: VCT's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (6.3x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 06:16
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

Vector Limited is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Grant SwanepoelCredit Suisse
Grant SwanepoelDeutsche Bank
Andrew Harvey-GreenForsyth Barr Group Ltd.