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Sulzer AGXSWX:SUN +1.44%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF133.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,682 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks worse than 85.23% 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 Sulzer AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SUN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.43
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sulzer AG was 1.43. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.94.
XSWX:SUN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.23% of 2682
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XSWX:SUN: 0.92
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.
Sulzer AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sulzer AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.
Sulzer AG Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer 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.
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2286 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Sulzer AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sulzer AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.43. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Sulzer AG's value of 0.92 is 228.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2286 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sulzer 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 Sulzer AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2286 out of 2682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sulzer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Sulzer AG's value of 0.92 is 228.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.29 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Sulzer 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,682 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. Sulzer AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.92 is 228.6% 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 Sulzer 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. Sulzer AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF133.83, compared to a current price of CHF141.30 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 228.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.92 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF141.30 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF133.83.
GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.92 (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: CHF133.83 vs. price of CHF141.30 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2286 of 2682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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