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Sika AGXSWX:SIKA -1.89%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,422 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks worse than 77.85% 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 Sika AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIKA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.83
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sika AG was 1.83. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.83.
XSWX:SIKA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.85% of 1422
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs XSWX:SIKA: 0.83
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Sika AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sika AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sika 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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sika AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Sika AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1107 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Sika AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sika AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is near median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.83. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sika AG's value of 0.83 is 130.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1107 out of 1422 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1107 out of 1422 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sika AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sika AG's value of 0.83 is 130.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sika 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,422 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. Sika AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 130.6% 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 Sika AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sika AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.80, compared to a current price of CHF155.40 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 130.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF155.40 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.80.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (near median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: CHF240.80 vs. price of CHF155.40 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.6% above the Chemicals median (#1107 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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