Continental AGXSWX:CON 53 Debt-to-Equity is 1.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CON with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF31.40. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Continental AG ranks worse than 87.44% 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 Continental AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CON'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.94
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Continental AG was 1.94. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.51.
XSWX:CON's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.44% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XSWX:CON: 1.51
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Continental AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Continental AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Continental 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Continental 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.
Continental AG Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Continental AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Continental 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.
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Continental AG and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Continental AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #1065 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Continental AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Continental AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.51 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Continental AG's value of 1.51 is 228.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #1065 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #1065 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Continental AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Continental AG's value of 1.51 is 228.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Continental AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Continental 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 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. Continental AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.51 is 228.3% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.51, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF31.40, compared to a current price of CHF68.38 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.51, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 228.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.51 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF68.38 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF31.40.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CON:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.51 (196% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: CHF31.40 vs. price of CHF68.38 (117.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1065 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
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