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LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Sandoz Group AG's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.21.
Sandoz Group AG's long-term debt to total assets ratio
declined
from Jun. 2025 (0.25) to Jun. 2026 (0.21).
It may suggest that Sandoz Group AG is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.
Sandoz Group AG (STU:D8Y) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation
LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.
Sandoz Group AG LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms
Sandoz Group AG LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandoz Group AG's LT-Debt-to-Total-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 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.
Sandoz Group AG (STU:D8Y) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.21 as of Jun. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Sandoz Group AG's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Sandoz Group AG's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.21 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. Sandoz Group AG's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (STU:D8Y) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.27, compared to a current price of €77.16 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sandoz Group AG (STU:D8Y), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21 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 Sandoz Group AG (STU:D8Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €77.16 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.27.
GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:D8Y:
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.21
GF Value™: €51.27 vs. price of €77.16 (50.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:D8Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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