Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) Debt-to-Asset : 0.27 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:SDZ Sandoz Group AG XSWX:SDZ
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Price CHF73.00
GF Value CHF46.77
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What is Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset?

Sandoz Group AG XSWX:SDZ -0.98% 27 Debt-to-Asset is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SDZ with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF46.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sandoz Group AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,160 Mil. Sandoz Group AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,798 Mil. Sandoz Group AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF18,219 Mil. Sandoz Group AG's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27.


Sandoz Group AG  (XSWX:SDZ) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset 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.

Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset Chart

Sandoz Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
0.02 0.23 0.24 0.26

Sandoz Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.23 0.24 0.26 0.26 0.27

XSWX:SDZ vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.


Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Sandoz Group AG Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(536.314 + 3992.469) / 17557.301
=0.26

Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(1159.784 + 3798.274) / 18219.244
=0.27

* 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 Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.27 mean?
Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.27. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Sandoz Group AG's Debt-to-Asset of 0.27 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. Sandoz Group AG's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF46.77, compared to a current price of CHF73.00 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.27. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.27 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 Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF73.00 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF46.77. GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDZ:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.27
  • GF Value™: CHF46.77 vs. price of CHF73.00 (56.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sandoz Group AG Business Description

Address Centralbahnstrasse 4, Basel, CHE, 4051
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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