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Hochtief AGXSWX:HOT 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 53.69% 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 Hochtief AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HOT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1 Max: 7.97
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hochtief AG was 7.97. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.00.
XSWX:HOT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.69% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XSWX:HOT: 0.46
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.
Hochtief AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hochtief AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #865 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Hochtief AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hochtief AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 7.97. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hochtief AG's value of 0.46 is 12.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #865 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #865 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hochtief AG's value of 0.46 is 12.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Hochtief 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 1,611 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. Hochtief AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 12.2% 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 Hochtief 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. Hochtief AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.63, compared to a current price of CHF423.00 — trading 177.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 12.2% above the Construction industry median of 0.41. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF423.00 is trading 177.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.63.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: CHF152.63 vs. price of CHF423.00 (177.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% above the Construction median (#865 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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