Atlas Copco ABATLPF 91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates ATLPF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,671 Industrial Products companies, Atlas Copco AB ranks worse than 50.54% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ATLPF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Atlas Copco AB was 0.60. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.43.
ATLPF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.54% of 2671
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs ATLPF: 0.29
Atlas Copco AB (OTCPK:ATLPF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Atlas Copco AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Atlas Copco AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Atlas Copco AB Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #1350 out of 2671 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Atlas Copco AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.60. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Atlas Copco AB's value of 0.29 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #1350 out of 2671 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atlas Copco AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Copco AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #1350 out of 2671 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Atlas Copco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Atlas Copco AB's value of 0.29 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Copco AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Atlas Copco AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,671 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atlas Copco AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 3.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Copco AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Copco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.27, compared to a current price of $20.15 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 3.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Atlas Copco AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Mar. 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 Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.15 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.27.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Copco AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLPF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $17.27 vs. price of $20.15 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1350 of 2671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Copco is a 140-year-old Swedish company that pioneered air compression technology and remains a leading air compressor manufacturer. Atlas Copco is also a leading manufacturer of vacuum pump equipment, industrial power tools, and portable power and air compression equipment. The company's operations match the geographic breadth of its customers, with a presence in 180 countries. Atlas Copco's revenue is derived from three sources: initial equipment sales, spare parts, and maintenance.
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