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SBO AGXTER:SLL -0.68%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XTER:SLL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, SBO AG ranks worse than 69.3% 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 SBO AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SLL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SBO AG was 1.09. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.79.
XTER:SLL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.3% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XTER:SLL: 0.87
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.
SBO AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SBO AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBO 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.
XTER:SLL vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SBO 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.
SBO AG Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SBO AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBO 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.
SBO AG (XTER:SLL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SBO AG and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, SBO AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #553 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is SBO AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SBO AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.09. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. SBO AG's value of 0.87 is 89.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #553 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBO AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBO AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #553 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SBO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. SBO AG's value of 0.87 is 89.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SBO AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.46, SBO 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 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. SBO AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 89.1% 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 SBO AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBO AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG (XTER:SLL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.36, compared to a current price of €29.35 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 89.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. SBO AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 SBO AG (XTER:SLL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 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 SBO AG (XTER:SLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.35 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.36.
GuruFocus considers SBO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:SLL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: €28.36 vs. price of €29.35 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#553 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:SLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBO AG is a leader in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steel and high-precision components and equipment for the energy sector and beyond. It delivers cutting-edge, high-performance solutions backed by a inventive product portfolio, protected through intellectual property. The company stays close to customers, providing fast and high-quality services.
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