Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Equity-to-Asset: 0.28 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:SUN Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN
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Price CHF158.20
GF Value CHF140.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sulzer AG Equity-to-Asset?

Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN +0.64% 80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.28 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF140.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks worse than 88.78% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sulzer AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,313 Mil. Sulzer AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,723 Mil. Therefore, Sulzer AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.28.

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

XSWX:SUN' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sulzer AG was 0.42. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.26.

XSWX:SUN's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
88.78% of 3084 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs XSWX:SUN: 0.28

Sulzer AG  (XSWX:SUN) 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%.


Sulzer AG Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Sulzer AG Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG Equity-to-Asset Chart

Sulzer 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 0.25 0.22 0.25 0.26 0.28

Sulzer AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.25 0.26 0.25 0.28 0.28

XSWX:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.


Sulzer AG Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Sulzer 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.

Sulzer 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
=1293.2/4562.9
=0.28

Sulzer 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
=1312.9/4722.9
=0.28

* 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 0.28 mean?
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2738 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Sulzer AG's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sulzer AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.42. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Sulzer AG's value of 0.28 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2738 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Equity-to-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #2738 out of 3084 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sulzer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Sulzer AG's value of 0.28 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Sulzer 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.56, based on 3,084 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. Sulzer AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 is 50% 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF140.17, compared to a current price of CHF158.20 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 50% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.56. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF158.20 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF140.17. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF140.17 vs. price of CHF158.20 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Industrial Products median (#2738 of 3084)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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