Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Debt-to-Revenue : 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
65 GF Score
Price CHF44.36
GF Value CHF34.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Debt-to-Revenue?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 65 Debt-to-Revenue is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF34.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Debt-to-Revenue measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Fresenius SE KGaA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,154 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,681 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's annualized Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF21,182 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's annualized Debt-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.


Fresenius SE KGaA Debt-to-Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Debt-to-Revenue Chart

Fresenius SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Revenue
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 1.29 0.75 0.62 0.52

Fresenius SE KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Revenue Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.58 0.62 0.49 0.51

XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-Revenue Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Revenue 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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Debt-to-Revenue vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue falls into.


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Fresenius SE KGaA Debt-to-Revenue Calculation

Debt-to-Revenue measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Revenue=Total Debt / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1372.646 + 9762.492) / 21343.669
=0.52

Fresenius SE KGaA's annualized Debt-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Revenue=Total Debt / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(2154.38 + 8681.234) / 21181.556
=0.51

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-Revenue, the Revenue of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) Revenue data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Revenue →
What does a Debt-to-Revenue of 0.51 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Debt-to-Revenue of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Debt-to-Revenue is 0.51. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Debt-to-Revenue of 0.51 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Revenue for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Debt-to-Revenue depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Debt-to-Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Revenue mean?
A high Debt-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Debt-to-Revenue is 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.90, compared to a current price of CHF44.36 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Revenue is 0.51. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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-Revenue calculated?
Debt-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Debt-to-Revenue is 0.51 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF44.36 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.90. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • Debt-to-Revenue: 0.51
  • GF Value™: CHF34.90 vs. price of CHF44.36 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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