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SFS Group AGXSWX:SFSN -0.73%90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SFSN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF115.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Industrial Products companies, SFS Group AG ranks better than 55.65% 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 SFS Group AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SFSN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SFS Group AG was 0.54. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
XSWX:SFSN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.65% of 2681
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XSWX:SFSN: 0.23
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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SFS Group AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SFS Group AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFS Group 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:SFSN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFS Group AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SFS Group AG and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, SFS Group AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1189 out of 2681 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is SFS Group AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SFS Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.54. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. SFS Group AG's value of 0.23 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1189 out of 2681 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SFS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFS Group AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1189 out of 2681 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts SFS Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. SFS Group AG's value of 0.23 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SFS Group AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.28, SFS Group AG has consistently been below 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 Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,681 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. SFS Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 17.9% below 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 SFS Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFS Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.54, compared to a current price of CHF136.20 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 17.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. SFS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF136.20 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.54.
GuruFocus considers SFS Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SFSN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: CHF115.54 vs. price of CHF136.20 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1189 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SFSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFS Group AG is engaged in the development and manufacture of precision components, fastening systems, and distribution and logistics solutions for various industries. The group operates through three segments: Engineered Components, which develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies and fastening solutions for industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace and medical devices; Fastening Systems, which develops and markets application-specific mechanical fastening systems mainly for the construction industry; and Distribution & Logistics, which supplies fastening elements, tools, C-parts and procurement and logistics solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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