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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) 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%.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Equity-to-Asset Chart
XSWX:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Equity-to-Asset Calculation
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.
* 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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #622 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.41 is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #622 out of 1137 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Equity-to-Asset compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #622 out of 1137 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.41 is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.44, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.44, based on 1,137 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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 6.8% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.82, compared to a current price of CHF77.30 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 6.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.44. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 as of May. 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF77.30 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.82.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBH:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.41 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: CHF75.82 vs. price of CHF77.30 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#622 of 1137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
72GF Score
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