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Adecco Group AGXSWX:ADEN +5.45%64 Equity-to-Asset is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADEN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks worse than 79.91% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Adecco Group AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,187 Mil. Adecco Group AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10,941 Mil.
Therefore, Adecco Group AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADEN'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Adecco Group AG was 0.38. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.32.
XSWX:ADEN's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 79.91% of 1095
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs XSWX:ADEN: 0.29
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Adecco Group AG Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Adecco Group AG Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset 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:ADEN vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
Adecco Group AG Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Adecco Group AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.27 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #875 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Adecco Group AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.38. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.29 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #875 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's Equity-to-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #875 out of 1095 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Adecco Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.29 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Adecco Group AG's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.27 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Adecco Group 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Adecco Group AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.29 is 44.2% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adecco Group AG's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.03, compared to a current price of CHF24.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 44.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.52. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.29 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF24.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.03.
GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADEN:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: CHF26.03 vs. price of CHF24.00 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Business Services median (#875 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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