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GalenicaXSWX:GALE +0.06%83 Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GALE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 120 Medical Distribution companies, Galenica ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Galenica's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,482 Mil. Galenica's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,297 Mil.
Therefore, Galenica's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galenica's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GALE'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Galenica was 0.50. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.48.
XSWX:GALE's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 58.33% of 120
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.385
vs XSWX:GALE: 0.45
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%.
Galenica Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Galenica Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galenica'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:GALE vs MCK, COR, CAH: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Galenica'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.
Galenica Equity-to-Asset vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Galenica's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galenica'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.
Galenica'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.
Galenica (XSWX:GALE) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Galenica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Galenica's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.17 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Galenica ranks #50 out of 120 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Galenica's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Galenica's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.50. The Medical Distribution industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Galenica's value of 0.45 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galenica ranks #50 out of 120 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galenica has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galenica's Equity-to-Asset compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Galenica ranks #50 out of 120 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Galenica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Galenica's value of 0.45 is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Galenica's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.17 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Galenica 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Medical Distribution companies is 0.39, based on 120 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. Galenica's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 16.9% 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 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 Galenica and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galenica's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galenica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica (XSWX:GALE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.69, compared to a current price of CHF84.60 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 16.9% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.39. Galenica's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF84.60 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.69.
GuruFocus considers Galenica to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GALE:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (near median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: CHF86.69 vs. price of CHF84.60 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Medical Distribution median (#50 of 120)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GALE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galenica Ltd is an integrated healthcare service provider in Switzerland. The business is operated from two segments Products & Care and Logistics & IT. The Products & Care segment comprises the Retail business area with offerings for patients and end customers and the Professionals business area with offerings for business customers and partners in the healthcare sector. The Logistics & IT segment comprises the two sectors Wholesale and Logistics & IT Services. These provide services for all those involved in the healthcare sector - pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, hospitals and care homes, partners, and suppliers. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland and Other Countries.
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