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Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN +0.42%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF555.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks worse than 73.21% 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 Geberit AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Geberit AG was 1.06. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.54.
XSWX:GEBN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.21% of 1609
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XSWX:GEBN: 0.89
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.
Geberit AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Geberit AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit 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:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit 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.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.89 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Geberit AG and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1178 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Geberit AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Geberit AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.89 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.06. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Geberit AG's value of 0.89 is 117.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1178 out of 1609 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1178 out of 1609 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Geberit AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Geberit AG's value of 0.89 is 117.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Geberit 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,609 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. Geberit AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.89 is 117.1% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.89, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF555.36, compared to a current price of CHF532.20 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.89, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 117.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.89 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF532.20 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF555.36.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.89 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: CHF555.36 vs. price of CHF532.20 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.1% above the Construction median (#1178 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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