Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Equity-to-Asset: 0.05 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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XSWX:HOT Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT
73 GF Score
Price CHF410.40
GF Value CHF164.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hochtief AG Equity-to-Asset?

Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT 73 Equity-to-Asset is 0.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF164.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 95.64% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Hochtief AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,193 Mil. Hochtief AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF25,985 Mil. Therefore, Hochtief AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HOT' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.06   Max: 0.15
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Hochtief AG was 0.15. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.06.

XSWX:HOT's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
95.64% of 1788 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs XSWX:HOT: 0.05

Hochtief AG  (XSWX:HOT) 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%.


Hochtief AG Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Hochtief AG Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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.

Hochtief AG Equity-to-Asset Chart

Hochtief AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.04 0.05

Hochtief AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.05

XSWX:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.


Hochtief AG Equity-to-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Hochtief AG 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.

Hochtief AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1183.169/22786.789
=0.05

Hochtief AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1193.238/25984.714
=0.05

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.05 mean?
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1710 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hochtief AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.05 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.15. The Construction industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Hochtief AG's value of 0.05 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1710 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Equity-to-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1710 out of 1788 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Hochtief AG's value of 0.05 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Hochtief 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 Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Construction companies is 0.45, based on 1,788 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. Hochtief AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.05 is 88.9% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.05, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF164.30, compared to a current price of CHF410.40 — trading 149.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.05, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 88.9% below the Construction industry median of 0.45. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.05 as of Jun. 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF410.40 is trading 149.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF164.30. GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.05 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
  • GF Value™: CHF164.30 vs. price of CHF410.40 (149.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.9% below the Construction median (#1710 of 1788)

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


Hochtief AG Business Description

Address Alfredstrasse 236, Essen, NW, DEU, 45133
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
73GF Score

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