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Seco/WarwickWAR:SWG -2.15%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates WAR:SWG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of zł35.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Industrial Products companies, Seco/Warwick ranks worse than 78.27% 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 Seco/Warwick's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SWG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Seco/Warwick was 0.77. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.42.
WAR:SWG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.27% of 2683
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs WAR:SWG: 0.73
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.
Seco/Warwick Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Seco/Warwick Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seco/Warwick'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.
WAR:SWG vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Seco/Warwick'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.
Seco/Warwick Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Seco/Warwick's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seco/Warwick'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.
Seco/Warwick (WAR:SWG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Seco/Warwick and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Seco/Warwick's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seco/Warwick ranks #2100 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Seco/Warwick's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Seco/Warwick's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.73 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.77. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Seco/Warwick's value of 0.73 is 160.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seco/Warwick ranks #2100 out of 2683 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seco/Warwick has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seco/Warwick's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Seco/Warwick ranks #2100 out of 2683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Seco/Warwick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Seco/Warwick's value of 0.73 is 160.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Seco/Warwick's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Seco/Warwick 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 2,683 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. Seco/Warwick's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.73 is 160.7% 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 Seco/Warwick 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. Seco/Warwick's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.73, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seco/Warwick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seco/Warwick (WAR:SWG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł35.20, compared to a current price of zł36.40 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.73, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 160.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Seco/Warwick's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Seco/Warwick (WAR:SWG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 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 Seco/Warwick (WAR:SWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seco/Warwick stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł36.40 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł35.20.
GuruFocus considers Seco/Warwick to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:SWG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.73 (74% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: zł35.20 vs. price of zł36.40 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2100 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:SWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seco/Warwick SA is an investment holding company engaged in manufacturing of heat processing equipment. The company's operations are divided into five core business segments: Vacuum furnaces, Melting furnaces, CAB Lines, Aluminium heat treatment systems, and Aftersales services. Geographically, it has operations in the European Union, United States, Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, and other regions. The Company identifies two main operating geographic segments which are China and Rest of the World. It generates a vast majority of revenues from the rest of the world.
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