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HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 71 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 59.53% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,870 Mil. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,823 Mil.
Therefore, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of HELLA GmbH KGaA was 0.47. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.42.
XSWX:HLE's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 59.53% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XSWX:HLE: 0.42
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%.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #793 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.47. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.42 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #793 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #793 out of 1332 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.42 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.36 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.49, HELLA GmbH 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,332 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 14.3% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.80, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 14.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.80.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: CHF72.80 vs. price of CHF65.70 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#793 of 1332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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