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Sweco ABMIL:1SWEC 95 Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SWEC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.52. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Sweco AB ranks worse than 60.02% 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 Sweco AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SWEC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sweco AB was 0.92. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.59.
MIL:1SWEC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.02% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MIL:1SWEC: 0.57
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.
Sweco AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sweco AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweco 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.
MIL:1SWEC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sweco 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.
Sweco AB Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sweco AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweco 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.
Sweco AB (MIL:1SWEC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sweco AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Sweco AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #967 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Sweco AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sweco AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.92. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sweco AB's value of 0.57 is 39% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #967 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweco AB has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweco AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #967 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sweco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Sweco AB's value of 0.57 is 39% above this benchmark. Historically, Sweco AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.36 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Sweco 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,611 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. Sweco AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 39% 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 Sweco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweco AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweco AB stock overvalued right now?
Sweco AB (MIL:1SWEC) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.52, compared to a current price of €11.78 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 39% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Sweco AB's overall GF Score™ is 95/100. 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 Sweco AB (MIL:1SWEC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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 Sweco AB (MIL:1SWEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.78 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.52.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SWEC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €14.52 vs. price of €11.78 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39% above the Construction median (#967 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SWEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweco AB is an architecture and engineering consultancy. It offers multidisciplinary services in the following segments: buildings and urban areas; water, energy, and industry; and transportation infrastructure. Its architecture operations are integrated into all segments. The company's geographical segments include: Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, UK, Germany, and Central Europe.
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