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thyssenkrupp AGXSWX:TKA 48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TKA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Conglomerates companies, thyssenkrupp AG ranks better than 83.85% 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 thyssenkrupp AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TKA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.28 Max: 4.24
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of thyssenkrupp AG was 4.24. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.28.
XSWX:TKA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.85% of 514
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs XSWX:TKA: 0.09
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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thyssenkrupp AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
thyssenkrupp AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for thyssenkrupp 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, thyssenkrupp AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, thyssenkrupp AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #83 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is thyssenkrupp AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
thyssenkrupp AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.24. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 0.09 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #83 out of 514 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, thyssenkrupp AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does thyssenkrupp AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #83 out of 514 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places thyssenkrupp AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 0.09 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, thyssenkrupp AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 4.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.54, thyssenkrupp 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.54, based on 514 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. thyssenkrupp AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 83.3% 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 thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. thyssenkrupp AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is thyssenkrupp AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.87, compared to a current price of CHF10.67 — trading 175.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 83.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.54. thyssenkrupp AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF10.67 is trading 175.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.87.
GuruFocus considers thyssenkrupp AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TKA:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.09 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: CHF3.87 vs. price of CHF10.67 (175.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Conglomerates median (#83 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.
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