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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
XSWX:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Sulzer AG has the Profitability Rank of 7.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 (XSWX:SUN) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Sulzer AG's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Sulzer AG's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. Sulzer AG's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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:
Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: CHF140.17 vs. price of CHF158.20 (12.9% above fair value)
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 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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