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Daetwyler Holding AGXSWX:DAE -1.43%81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DAE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF160.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks worse than 93.24% 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 Daetwyler Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DAE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.95
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Daetwyler Holding AG was 1.95. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.41.
XSWX:DAE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.24% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XSWX:DAE: 1.56
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Daetwyler Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Daetwyler Holding AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daetwyler 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:DAE vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Daetwyler 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.
Daetwyler Holding AG Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Daetwyler Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daetwyler 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.
Daetwyler Holding AG (XSWX:DAE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Daetwyler Holding AG and its competitors. This is 280% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Daetwyler Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #138 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Daetwyler Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Daetwyler Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.95. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Daetwyler Holding AG's value of 1.56 is 218.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #138 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daetwyler Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daetwyler Holding AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #138 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Daetwyler Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Daetwyler Holding AG's value of 1.56 is 218.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Daetwyler Holding AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Daetwyler 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. Daetwyler Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.56 is 218.4% 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 Daetwyler 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. Daetwyler Holding AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daetwyler Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daetwyler Holding AG (XSWX:DAE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF160.75, compared to a current price of CHF137.40 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 218.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Daetwyler Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Daetwyler Holding AG (XSWX:DAE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.56 as of Jun. 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 Daetwyler Holding AG (XSWX:DAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daetwyler Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF137.40 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF160.75.
GuruFocus considers Daetwyler Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DAE:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.56 (280% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: CHF160.75 vs. price of CHF137.40 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 218.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#138 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daetwyler Holding AG is an international industrial supplier of elastomer products. Elastomer is a rubberlike, flexible material composed of polymers. The company focuses on supplying two markets: healthcare and industrial solutions. The healthcare segment offers components for delivery of injectable drugs and diagnostics in the pharmaceutical and medical markets. The industrial solutions segment manufactures customized system-critical components for applications in the mobility, food and beverage, oil and gas, and general industry markets. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, followed by the Americas and Asia and other markets.
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