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Schaltbau Holding AGHAM:SLT 48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates HAM:SLT with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Transportation companies, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks better than 82.66% 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 Schaltbau Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:SLT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.9 Max: 4.62
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Schaltbau Holding AG was 4.62. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.90.
HAM:SLT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.66% of 911
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs HAM:SLT: 0.13
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Schaltbau Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Schaltbau Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaltbau Holding AG'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.
HAM:SLT vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Schaltbau Holding AG'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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schaltbau Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaltbau Holding AG'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.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Schaltbau Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #158 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Schaltbau Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 4.62. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 0.13 is 75.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #158 out of 911 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schaltbau Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaltbau Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #158 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Schaltbau Holding AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 0.13 is 75.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Schaltbau Holding AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.13 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Schaltbau Holding AG has consistently been below 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 911 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. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 75.5% below 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 Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 75.5% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Schaltbau Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG is engaged in the business of supplying transport system solutions. The company operates its business through multiples segments such as Mobile Transportation Technology, Stationary Transportation Technology, and Components. The Mobile Transportation Technology segment which derives majority revenue primarily supply door and boarding systems for buses, trains, and commercial vehicles as well as interior fittings for rolling stock. The company operates its business in the international markets spread across China/Hong Kong, North America, European nations and generates the majority of its revenues from Germany.
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