Georg Fischer GF.SW
SwitzerlandIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachinerySIX Swiss Exchange · CHF
65.29 CHF (+12.9%)
7 analysts
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Georg Fischer is a Swiss industrial group operating in the piping systems, automotive, and precision machining sectors, offering engineering products and services for various industries.
Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange · Symbol GF.SW · SWX: GF · Currency CHF
Key points
from its scores- ✕Fragile balance sheet1.3
- ✕Little competitive advantage2.1
- ✕Demanding valuation2.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe combination of extreme leverage, negative profitability, and a rising rate environment makes Georg Fischer a high-risk profile with no clear short-term catalysts.
Georg Fischer presents very weak financial health (score 2.08) with a net debt to EBITDA of 7.97 and a negative operating margin, making it highly vulnerable in a rising rate environment. Quality is poor (ROE -39.06%) and valuation is not attractive (EV/EBITDA 32.16), although revenue growth (5%) and the dividend (payout 56.49%) offer some support.
The main risk is its capital structure: with net debt at 7.97 times EBITDA and a negative operating margin, the company is extremely vulnerable to tighter credit conditions or a recession affecting its industrial markets.
Context and risks
Georg Fischer operates in Switzerland, a country with solid institutions and minority shareholder protection, but its risk profile is aggravated by its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 7.97) and a negative operating margin, making it vulnerable to a tightening of global financial conditions. Although governance risk is moderate, the combination of extreme debt and negative profitability amplifies refinancing risk in a rising rate environment.
Is Georg Fischer stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 122% above the Industrials median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 32.2 | 14.5 | +122% |
| Price / sales | 1.5 | 2.1 | −25% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 65.29 CHF, +12.9% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 2.1 (sector 5.8), Growth 5.6 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 18.6
- EV / EBITDA
- 32.2
- Price / book
- −205.9
- Price / sales
- 1.5
- PEG
- 1.90
- Market cap
- 4.7B CHF
- Enterprise value
- 6.4B CHF
Profitability
- ROE
- −39.1%
- ROA
- 1.6%
- Gross margin
- 36.3%
- Operating margin
- −2.2%
- Net margin
- −4.4%
- Free cash flow
- −166.6M CHF
- FCF yield
- −3.5%
- Cash conversion
- −84%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.1B CHF
- Net debt
- 1.6B CHF
- Cash
- 492.0M CHF
- EBITDA
- 198.0M CHF
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 7.97
- Debt / equity
- 7,670.37
- Current ratio
- 1.97
- Quick ratio
- 1.26
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +5.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.54 CHF
- EPS (forward)
- 3.11 CHF
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.3%
- Payout
- 56.5%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.15
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (7)
- Target price
- 65.29 CHF
- 52-week range
- 38.70 – 63.50
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Is Georg Fischer stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 122% above the Industrials median. Valuation score: 2.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 65.29 CHF, +12.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Georg Fischer get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 3.3 out of 10, rank 2,049 of 2,130 (better than 4% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Dividend (6.3) and its weakest, Financial health (1.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Georg Fischer worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 4.7B CHF and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.4B CHF.
How much debt does Georg Fischer have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.6B CHF. That is 7.97 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Georg Fischer pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.33% and it pays out 56% of its earnings.
How has Georg Fischer stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 0.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 38.70 and 63.50 CHF. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Georg Fischer?
7 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 65.29 CHF (+12.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.