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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 94 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr477.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,679 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 61.4% 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 Alfa Laval AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Alfa Laval AB was 0.76. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.48.
CHIX:ALFAs's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 61.4% of 2679
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 0.41
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Alfa Laval AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval 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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval 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.
Alfa Laval AB Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval 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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.76. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Alfa Laval AB's value of 0.41 is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1645 out of 2679 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Alfa Laval AB's value of 0.41 is 46.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Alfa Laval 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 2,679 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 46.4% 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 Alfa Laval 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr477.05, compared to a current price of kr555.20 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 46.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr555.20 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr477.05.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: kr477.05 vs. price of kr555.20 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1645 of 2679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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