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SSAB AB (publ)SSAAF -6.61%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates SSAAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, SSAB AB (publ) ranks better than 76.78% 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 SSAB AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SSAAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SSAB AB (publ) was 0.44. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.23.
SSAAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.78% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs SSAAF: 0.15
SSAB AB (publ) (OTCPK:SSAAF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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SSAB AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SSAB AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSAB AB (publ)'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 Steel subindustry, SSAB AB (publ)'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.
SSAB AB (publ) Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SSAB AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSAB AB (publ)'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.
SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, SSAB AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #127 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is SSAB AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity too high?
SSAB AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.44. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 0.15 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #127 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SSAB AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSAB AB (publ)'s Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #127 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SSAB AB (publ) in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 0.15 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SSAB AB (publ)'s own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.40, SSAB AB (publ) 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 62.5% 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 SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSAB AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.68, compared to a current price of $9.33 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 62.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. SSAB AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.33 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.68.
GuruFocus considers SSAB AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSAAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $5.68 vs. price of $9.33 (64.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Steel median (#127 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSAAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SSAB AB (publ) is a Swedish steel producer specializing in high-strength and specialty steels for applications across industries like automotive, construction, heavy transport, mining, and energy. The company manufactures quenched and tempered steels, high-strength steels, heavy plates, strip products, and tubular goods through divisions including SSAB Special Steels, SSAB Europe, and SSAB Americas, Tibnor and Ruukki Construction with production sites mainly in Sweden, Finland, and the United States, Europe and rest of the world.
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