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 HELLA GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HELLA GmbH KGaA was 0.88. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.48.
XSWX:HLE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.6% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XSWX:HLE: 0.29
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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-Equity compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts HELLA GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.88 over the past decade. 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 1,217 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. 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.35, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.35.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF73.35 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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