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Coltene Holding AGXSWX:CLTN -0.38%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLTN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Coltene Holding AG ranks worse than 67.76% 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 Coltene Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CLTN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Coltene Holding AG was 0.67. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.44.
XSWX:CLTN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.76% of 704
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.23
vs XSWX:CLTN: 0.47
Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Coltene Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Coltene Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coltene 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:CLTN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Coltene 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.
Coltene Holding AG Debt-to-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Coltene Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coltene 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.
Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Coltene Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #477 out of 704 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Coltene Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Coltene Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is near median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.67. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. Coltene Holding AG's value of 0.47 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #477 out of 704 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coltene Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coltene Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #477 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Coltene Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23. Coltene Holding AG's value of 0.47 is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Coltene Holding AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.23, Coltene 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.23, based on 704 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. Coltene Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.47 is 104.3% 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 Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coltene Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coltene Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.12, compared to a current price of CHF51.80 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 104.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.23. Coltene Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.47 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 Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF51.80 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.12.
GuruFocus considers Coltene Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLTN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.47 (near median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: CHF55.12 vs. price of CHF51.80 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#477 of 704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coltene Holding AG is a manufacturer and distributor of consumables and small devices for dental practices, dental service organisations (DSOs), dental clinics and laboratories, as well as for non-dental niches (e.g., clinics for ophthalmology or podiatry). The Group develops, manufactures, and sells mainly via distribution channels a broad and comprehensive range of disposables, tools, and equipment for dentists and dental laboratories. Geographically, it operates in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and Asia/Oceania, with maximum from North America.
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