AXAXSWX:CS 70 Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF33.11. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Insurance companies, AXA ranks worse than 93.86% 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 AXA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AXA was 1.38. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.13.
XSWX:CS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.86% of 407
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs XSWX:CS: 1.28
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AXA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AXA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AXA'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:CS vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, AXA'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.
AXA Debt-to-Equity vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, AXA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AXA'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.
AXA (XSWX:CS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AXA and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, AXA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, AXA ranks #382 out of 407 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is AXA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AXA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.38. The Insurance industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. AXA's value of 1.28 is 540% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AXA ranks #382 out of 407 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AXA has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AXA's Debt-to-Equity compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, AXA ranks #382 out of 407 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places AXA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. AXA's value of 1.28 is 540% above this benchmark. Historically, AXA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.20, AXA 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 Insurance company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Insurance companies is 0.20, based on 407 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. AXA's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28 is 540% 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 AXA and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AXA's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AXA stock overvalued right now?
AXA (XSWX:CS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.11, compared to a current price of CHF37.96 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 540% above the Insurance industry median of 0.20. AXA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 AXA (XSWX:CS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.28 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 AXA (XSWX:CS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AXA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF37.96 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.11.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.28 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: CHF33.11 vs. price of CHF37.96 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 540% above the Insurance median (#382 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AXA's origins date back to Ancienne Mutuelle, one of the few insurers that remained after the creation of the French social security system. With the threat of nationalization, a merger took place between Drouot and AXA, which was then still known as Mutuelles Unies in 1982, and later Présence. Ten years later, AXA acquired North American life insurer Equitable Holdings. This was a time of expansion as AXA also bought the French insurer UAP. As markets crashed at the turn of the millennium, AXA decided to refocus its business and exited its stake in US investment bank Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. A few years later, the business expanded again with the acquisition of Swiss insurer Winterthur. AXA has reshaped its portfolio to technical risks.
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