Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +3.55%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks worse than 75% 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 Bossard Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.73 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bossard Holding AG was 0.95. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.73.
XSWX:BOSN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XSWX:BOSN: 0.85
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Bossard Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard Holding 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:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.53 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #111 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 0.95. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Bossard Holding AG's value of 0.85 is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #111 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #111 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Bossard Holding AG's value of 0.85 is 73.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.53 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Bossard Holding 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 73.5% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.81, compared to a current price of CHF204.00 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 73.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF204.00 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.81.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.85 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: CHF188.81 vs. price of CHF204.00 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#111 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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