Financial strain is intensifying as the debt-to-equity ratio surged to 2.73 in 2026Q1, reflecting a heavy reliance on debt financing amid a shrinking equity base.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 |
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| Total Current Assets | 201.65M | 222.54M | 299.01M | 262.82M | 424.66M | 585.83M | 308.43M | 129.16M | 125.97M | 83.45M | 91.2M | 116.38M | 60.95M | 63.35M | 15.22M | 33.45M | 46.89M | 29.77M | 29.14M | 28.13M | 5.32M | 7.08M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 105.37M | 109.65M | 168.27M | 126.08M | 289.43M | 346.64M | 204.39M | 64.44M | 77.08M | 33.55M | 35.27M | 41.91M | 28.88M | 40.17M | 12.06M | 30.55M | 42.5M | 23.56M | 22.73M | 24.96M | 1.8M | 5.01M |
| Cash Only | 105.37M | 109.65M | 168.27M | 126.08M | 289.43M | 346.64M | 204.39M | 64.44M | 77.08M | 33.55M | 35.27M | 41.91M | 28.86M | 36.51M | 832K | 9.91M | 34.75M | 23.56M | 18.72M | 13.4M | 114K | 1.64M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19K | 3.66M | 11.22M | 20.65M | 7.75M | 0 | 4.01M | 11.56M | 1.68M | 3.37M |
| Accounts Receivable | 10.14M | 27.81M | 35.2M | 41.65M | 23.91M | 44.01M | 19.23M | 24.03M | 11.26M | 17.62M | 16.91M | 15.75M | 6.85M | 7.57M | 1.05M | 1.75M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 558K | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 47.95 | 58.12 | 75.78 | 98.89 | 24.16 | 46.15 | 63.63 | 69.5 | 36.36 | 61.09 | 65.63 | 73.38 | 67.72 | 90.76 | 111.38 | 62.13 | - | - | - | 235.18 | - | - |
| Inventory | 50.64M | 50.23M | 53.66M | 44.47M | 35.1M | 124.1M | 26.93M | 25.77M | 22.73M | 19.93M | 22.7M | 26.69M | 7.28M | 4.82M | 921K | 951K | 595K | 0 | 0 | 249K | 179K | 242K |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 187.74 | 171.13 | 198.78 | 160.89 | 39.49 | 241.04 | 181.03 | 188.26 | 191 | 158.22 | 192.35 | 207.42 | 155.04 | 106.55 | 30.3 | 51.64 | 33.21 | - | - | 54 | 89.99 | 185.96 |
| Other Current Assets | 35.49M | 34.85M | 41.87M | 50.63M | 76.21M | 71.04M | 57.83M | 14.92M | 10.26M | 7.84M | 9.4M | 32.03M | 17.94M | 10.79M | 1.98M | 120K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.36M | 3.35M | 1.83M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 170.75M | 176.3M | 201.02M | 197.24M | 196.69M | 231.52M | 140.74M | 135.56M | 103.93M | 105.89M | 115.69M | 158.8M | 166.57M | 191.04M | 38.45M | 39.63M | 32.61M | 16.18M | 12.25M | 11.46M | 9.6M | 7.52M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 133.75M | 138.03M | 158.12M | 156.59M | 154.04M | 173.83M | 78.15M | 69.34M | 38M | 38.37M | 39.04M | 42.44M | 41.61M | 45.07M | 12.09M | 13.31M | 13.09M | 8.73M | 5.89M | 5.43M | 5.21M | 4.35M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 1.11x | 1.27x | 1.07x | 0.98x | 2.35x | 2.00x | 1.41x | 1.82x | 2.97x | 2.74x | 2.41x | 1.85x | 0.89x | 0.68x | 0.28x | 0.77x | 0.64x | 0.35x | 0.58x | 0.16x | 0.45x | 0.69x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350K | 341K | 341K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 21.65M | 22.35M | 25.26M | 25.57M | 28.71M | 32.7M | 35.41M | 41.81M | 44.89M | 48.47M | 58.96M | 98.57M | 105.2M | 125.05M | 17.03M | 19.82M | 15.5M | 5.18M | 0 | 558K | 3.9M | 2.57M |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.12M | 2.13M | 2.26M | 1.12M | 335K | 426K | 403K | 333K | 226K | 143K | -20.45M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -484K | -600K |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 7.58M | 7.59M | 8.04M | 8.49M | 8.3M | 19.28M | 19.47M | 17.16M | 17.23M | 17.03M | 17.69M | 17.8M | 19.75M | 20.57M | -3K | 5.96M | 4.03M | 2.27M | 756K | 108K | 484K | 600K |
| Total Assets | 372.4M | 398.84M | 500.03M | 460.06M | 621.34M | 817.35M | 449.16M | 264.72M | 229.91M | 189.34M | 206.88M | 275.19M | 227.52M | 254.39M | 53.67M | 73.08M | 79.5M | 45.95M | 41.38M | 39.58M | 14.92M | 14.6M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.37x | 0.44x | 0.34x | 0.33x | 0.58x | 0.43x | 0.25x | 0.48x | 0.49x | 0.56x | 0.45x | 0.28x | 0.16x | 0.12x | 0.06x | 0.14x | 0.11x | 0.07x | 0.08x | 0.02x | 0.16x | 0.21x |
| Asset Growth % | -54.95% | -20.24% | 8.69% | -25.96% | -23.98% | 81.97% | 69.67% | 15.14% | 21.42% | -8.48% | -24.82% | 20.95% | -10.56% | 374.02% | -26.57% | -8.07% | 73% | 11.04% | 4.55% | 165.27% | 2.2% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 94.32M | 93.33M | 114.58M | 158.86M | 277.39M | 368.98M | 175.87M | 41.3M | 42.95M | 37.67M | 38.89M | 46.36M | 27.37M | 28.1M | 9.81M | 13.34M | 12.92M | 7M | 5.29M | 3.94M | 3.31M | 3.5M |
| Accounts Payable | 21.83M | 9.07M | 12.64M | 17.56M | 14.51M | 16.04M | 24.9M | 8.87M | 9.18M | 5.26M | 1.99M | 6.33M | 5.19M | 6.49M | 757K | 840K | 646K | 984K | 1.02M | 846K | 573K | 527K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 55.19 | 30.91 | 46.82 | 63.55 | 16.32 | 31.14 | 167.36 | 64.78 | 77.11 | 41.74 | 16.88 | 49.16 | 110.54 | 143.43 | 24.9 | 45.61 | 36.06 | 68.32 | 135.23 | 183.48 | 288.08 | 404.96 |
| Short-Term Debt | 18.27M | 17.91M | 20.85M | 44.08M | 11.58M | 7.11M | 6.99M | 2M | 16.66M | 16.54M | 20.11M | 24.84M | 6.28M | 5.4M | 1.64M | 1.53M | 1.26M | 1.02M | 0 | 566K | 449K | 352K |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 1.8M | 432K | 3.01M | 5.7M | 9.41M | 124.02M | 89.58M | 694K | 1.68M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.46M | 2M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 50.99M | 40.8M | 44.59M | 55.88M | 184.01M | 159.37M | 35.53M | 13.22M | 6.03M | 7.48M | 7.67M | -1.71M | 3.84M | 5.24M | 3.03M | 3.22M | 9.3M | 3.71M | 3.38M | 2.18M | 1.64M | 2.05M |
| Current Ratio | 2.14x | 2.38x | 2.61x | 1.65x | 1.53x | 1.59x | 1.75x | 3.13x | 2.93x | 2.22x | 2.35x | 2.51x | 2.23x | 2.25x | 1.55x | 2.51x | 3.63x | 4.25x | 5.50x | 7.13x | 1.61x | 2.02x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.60x | 1.85x | 2.14x | 1.37x | 1.40x | 1.25x | 1.60x | 2.50x | 2.40x | 1.69x | 1.76x | 1.93x | 1.96x | 2.08x | 1.46x | 2.44x | 3.58x | 4.25x | 5.50x | 7.07x | 1.56x | 1.96x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 180.5 | 198.34 | 227.73 | 196.23 | 47.33 | 256.04 | 77.31 | 192.98 | 150.25 | 177.57 | 241.1 | 231.64 | 112.21 | 53.88 | 116.78 | 68.16 | - | - | - | 105.71 | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 201.1M | 199.33M | 204.2M | 172.95M | 124.15M | 277.79M | 195.87M | 88.27M | 43.78M | 59M | 67.94M | 84.49M | 75.7M | 82.18M | 17.66M | 19.3M | 22.29M | 16.43M | 8.67M | 6.63M | 6.96M | 6.33M |
| Long-Term Debt | 164.23M | 161.26M | 166.52M | 132.77M | 87.23M | 50.73M | 46.38M | 24.32M | 14.27M | 27.43M | 34.02M | 48.2M | 36.82M | 34.84M | 5.07M | 5.27M | 5.54M | 5.36M | 0 | 3.12M | 2.89M | 2.71M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 101.14M | 25.34M | 26.43M | 29.09M | 28.16M | 53.69M | 49.39M | 56.59M | 25.8M | 26.66M | 27.52M | 28.37M | 29.22M | 30.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 16.83M | 4.41M | 4.16M | 3.64M | 694K | 1.29M | 412K | 0 | 0 | 65K | 65K | 112K | 103K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 8.17M | 8.32M | 7.08M | 7.46M | 8.07M | 167.35M | 99.63M | 6.63M | 655K | -64K | 6.33M | 7.81M | 9.56M | 17.28M | 9.84M | 10.75M | 16.75M | 11.06M | 8.67M | 3.44M | 4.07M | 3.62M |
| Total Liabilities | 295.31M | 292.67M | 318.78M | 331.81M | 401.55M | 646.77M | 371.74M | 129.57M | 86.72M | 96.67M | 106.83M | 130.85M | 103.07M | 110.28M | 27.47M | 32.64M | 35.21M | 23.43M | 13.97M | 10.57M | 10.26M | 9.82M |
| Total Debt | 209.72M | 207.25M | 216.31M | 208.82M | 152.38M | 114.66M | 105.45M | 85.22M | 57.6M | 71.5M | 82.5M | 102.25M | 73.15M | 71.28M | 6.71M | 6.8M | 6.8M | 6.38M | 4.63M | 3.69M | 3.34M | 3.06M |
| Net Debt | 104.35M | 97.6M | 48.04M | 82.74M | -137.05M | -231.99M | -98.94M | 20.78M | -19.48M | 37.95M | 47.23M | 60.35M | 44.3M | 34.77M | 5.88M | -3.11M | -27.95M | -17.18M | -14.09M | -9.71M | 3.22M | 1.42M |
| Debt / Equity | 2.73x | 1.95x | 1.19x | 1.63x | 0.69x | 0.67x | 1.36x | 0.63x | 0.40x | 0.77x | 0.82x | 0.71x | 0.59x | 0.49x | 0.26x | 0.17x | 0.15x | 0.28x | 0.17x | 0.13x | 0.72x | 0.64x |
| Debt / EBITDA | -2.17x | - | 6.57x | - | - | - | - | 11.04x | 4.40x | 9.95x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 31.19x | 35.18x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.08x | - | 1.46x | - | - | - | - | 2.69x | -1.49x | 5.28x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30.12x | 16.33x |
| Interest Coverage | -2.36x | -1.72x | 0.52x | -3.23x | -6.60x | -3.13x | -5.08x | 0.67x | 1.88x | -1.48x | -7.02x | -1.10x | -4.90x | -18.49x | -23.40x | -3.32x | -11.02x | -39.10x | -15.24x | -25.88x | -5.20x | - |
| Total Equity | 76.78M | 106.17M | 181.25M | 128.25M | 219.8M | 170.58M | 77.42M | 135.15M | 143.19M | 92.67M | 100.05M | 144.34M | 124.44M | 144.11M | 26.19M | 40.45M | 44.29M | 22.53M | 27.42M | 29.01M | 4.66M | 4.78M |
| Equity Growth % | -116.3% | -41.43% | 41.33% | -41.65% | 28.85% | 120.33% | -42.72% | -5.61% | 54.51% | -7.38% | -30.68% | 15.98% | -13.65% | 450.17% | -35.24% | -8.68% | 96.58% | -17.83% | -5.49% | 522.67% | -2.49% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 0.89 | 1.26 | 2.58 | 1.85 | 3.81 | 3.49 | 1.71 | 2.95 | 3.51 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 3.97 | 4.49 | 7.33 | 2.46 | 3.84 | 5.06 | 3.08 | 3.26 | 4.44 | 0.91 | 0.94 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 76.78M | 106.17M | 181.25M | 128.25M | 219.8M | 170.58M | 77.42M | 135.15M | 143.19M | 92.67M | 100.05M | 144.34M | 124.44M | 144.11M | 26.19M | 40.45M | 44.29M | 22.53M | 27.42M | 29.01M | 4.66M | 4.78M |
| Common Stock | 26.11M | 26.03M | 24.38M | 20.84M | 20.75M | 15.79M | 13.65M | 13.64M | 13.64M | 11.64M | 11.64M | 11.21M | 8.45M | 8.21M | 3.22M | 3.17M | 3.15M | 2.22M | 2.19M | 2.17M | 1.32M | 1.31M |
| Retained Earnings | -711.94M | -679.12M | -563.93M | -551.68M | -450.25M | -306.97M | -233.55M | -169.16M | -168.17M | -171.9M | -164.52M | -112.84M | -90.72M | -62.42M | -39.44M | -24.84M | -20.52M | -13.14M | -7.95M | -3M | -3.46M | -3.32M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | -645K | -645K | -645K | -645K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.11M | -1.01M | -1.01M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -457K | -247K | -109K | -432K | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 85.08M | 40.74M | 40.15M | 65.73M | 55.25M | 52.51M | 52.34M | 45.76M | 0 | -34.27M | -35.74M | -34.44M | -31.05M | -27.43M | -7.82M | -6.21M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.6M | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liquidity and commercial execution
As reported in recent financial statements, Valneva's total equity has declined from $217.5M in 2024Q3 to $76.8M in 2026Q1, reflecting a persistent erosion of the capital base driven by ongoing net losses and the accumulation of a $711.9M deficit in retained earnings.
The consistent contraction in equity suggests that the company is consuming its internal resources at an unsustainable rate to fund operations. Investors should monitor whether the current trajectory of capital depletion necessitates further dilutive financing to maintain the firm's specialized manufacturing infrastructure.
According to the latest quarterly data, Valneva's debt-to-equity ratio has surged to 2.73 in 2026Q1, a significant increase from 0.93 in 2024Q3, indicating that the company is increasingly reliant on debt financing as its equity base shrinks under the weight of operational deficits.
This rising leverage profile suggests that the company's ability to service its obligations may become constrained if product sales do not scale rapidly. The reliance on debt in a loss-making environment warrants investigation into the maturity profile and potential refinancing risks associated with these liabilities.
Based on the provided balance sheet figures, Valneva's cash position has dwindled to $105.4M as of 2026Q1, down from $176.6M in 2024Q1, which highlights a narrowing buffer against the company's ongoing operational burn and high fixed-cost manufacturing requirements.
While the current ratio of 2.14 appears superficially adequate, the underlying cash burn suggests that liquidity may tighten significantly in the coming quarters. The company's reliance on milestone payments makes its cash runway highly sensitive to the timing of clinical and commercial milestones.
As evidenced by the 2026Q1 balance sheet, net PPE accounts for $133.7M of the $372.4M total asset base, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of maintaining specialized vaccine manufacturing facilities that require consistent investment regardless of current commercial output.
The high concentration of assets in fixed infrastructure suggests that the company's balance sheet is relatively illiquid and sensitive to capacity utilization. If the commercial rollout of new vaccines fails to meet expectations, the carrying value of these specialized assets may face future impairment risks.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VALN stock.
As of 2025, Valneva SE (VALN) had total assets of $398.8M including $222.5M in current assets.
Valneva SE (VALN) carries total debt of $207.2M, offset by $109.7M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Valneva SE (VALN) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $106.2M ($1.26 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Valneva SE (VALN) reported a current ratio of 2.38x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.