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SHW AGHAM:SW10 63 Debt-to-Equity is 1.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates HAM:SW10 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, SHW AG ranks worse than 80.03% 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 SHW AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:SW10'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.15
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SHW AG was 1.15. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.63.
HAM:SW10's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.03% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs HAM:SW10: 1.15
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.
SHW AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SHW AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SHW 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:SW10 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, SHW 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.
SHW AG Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SHW AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SHW 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.
SHW AG (HAM:SW10) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SHW AG and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, SHW AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #974 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is SHW AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SHW AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.15. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. SHW AG's value of 1.15 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #974 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SHW AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SHW AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #974 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SHW AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. SHW AG's value of 1.15 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, SHW AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.46, SHW AG 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 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. SHW AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.15 is 150% 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 SHW AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHW AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG (HAM:SW10) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.02, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 150% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. SHW AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 SHW AG (HAM:SW10), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.15 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.
Is SHW AG (HAM:SW10) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.02.
GuruFocus considers SHW AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:SW10:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.15 (83% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: €12.02 vs. price of €6.60 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#974 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SW10 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SHW AG is a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of a product that contributes to a reduction of fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions in the vehicle industry. The company has two operating segments, Pumps, and Engine Components and Brake Disc segment. In its Pumps and engine components business segment SHW develops and produces engine and transmission components for the various area of application. In the Brake Discs business segment, it develops and produces Monobloc, ventilated, cast iron brake discs as well as lightweight brake discs. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Pumps and engine components business segment.
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