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Adecco Group AGXSWX:ADEN +5.79%60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks worse than 75.29% 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 Adecco Group AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADEN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Adecco Group AG was 1.14. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.79.
XSWX:ADEN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.29% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs XSWX:ADEN: 0.95
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Adecco Group AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Adecco Group AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adecco Group 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.
XSWX:ADEN vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Adecco Group AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #719 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Adecco Group AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Adecco Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.14. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.95 is 187.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #719 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #719 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Adecco Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.95 is 187.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Adecco Group AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.50 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Adecco Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 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. Adecco Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 187.9% 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adecco Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.87, compared to a current price of CHF20.46 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 187.9% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.46 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.87.
GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADEN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.95 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: CHF25.87 vs. price of CHF20.46 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.9% above the Business Services median (#719 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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