Galenica AG

SWX:GALE Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 4.0b

Galenica Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Galenica has a total shareholder equity of CHF1.4B and total debt of CHF604.3M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 42.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CHF3.0B and CHF1.6B respectively. Galenica's EBIT is CHF202.1M making its interest coverage ratio 19.5. It has cash and short-term investments of CHF69.5M.

Key information

42.9%

Debt to equity ratio

CHF 604.32m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio19.5x
CashCHF 69.55m
EquityCHF 1.41b
Total liabilitiesCHF 1.60b
Total assetsCHF 3.01b

Recent financial health updates

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 05
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 16
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 11
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jun 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

We Think Galenica (VTX:GALE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Mar 12
We Think Galenica (VTX:GALE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Recent updates

Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Feb 28
Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Dec 28
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Nov 12
Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 05
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Sep 17
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Galenica AG (VTX:GALE)

Jul 31
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Galenica AG (VTX:GALE)

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 16
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Apr 25
Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

We Think The Compensation For Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) CEO Looks About Right

Apr 04
We Think The Compensation For Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) CEO Looks About Right

Slowing Rates Of Return At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Mar 29
Slowing Rates Of Return At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Pinning Down Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Jan 22
Pinning Down Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Is There An Opportunity With Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) 42% Undervaluation?

Jan 04
Is There An Opportunity With Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) 42% Undervaluation?

Returns On Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have Hit The Brakes

Oct 26
Returns On Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 11
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Using Too Much Debt?

Are Investors Undervaluing Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) By 42%?

Sep 26
Are Investors Undervaluing Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) By 42%?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jun 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's What To Make Of Galenica's (VTX:GALE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Apr 17
Here's What To Make Of Galenica's (VTX:GALE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

We Think Galenica (VTX:GALE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Mar 12
We Think Galenica (VTX:GALE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Returns On Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have Hit The Brakes

Jan 08
Returns On Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have Hit The Brakes

These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

The Returns At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Aren't Growing

Sep 20
The Returns At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Aren't Growing

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) A Risky Investment?

Aug 30
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) A Risky Investment?

Return Trends At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Aren't Appealing

Jun 15
Return Trends At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Aren't Appealing

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Apr 06
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Feb 15
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Should You Be Adding Galenica (VTX:GALE) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jan 02
Should You Be Adding Galenica (VTX:GALE) To Your Watchlist Today?

Does Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 30
Does Galenica (VTX:GALE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Returns At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Oct 24
Returns At Galenica (VTX:GALE) Appear To Be Weighed Down

With EPS Growth And More, Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Interesting

Sep 25
With EPS Growth And More, Galenica (VTX:GALE) Is Interesting

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 24
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Jul 24
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Galenica (VTX:GALE) Before It's Too Late

Jun 12
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Galenica (VTX:GALE) Before It's Too Late

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE)

Apr 07
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Galenica (VTX:GALE)

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Mar 25
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Galenica AG Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Mar 11
Galenica AG Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Is Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) The Right Choice For A Smart Dividend Investor?

Feb 27
Is Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) The Right Choice For A Smart Dividend Investor?

Are Institutions Heavily Invested In Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) Shares?

Jan 31
Are Institutions Heavily Invested In Galenica AG's (VTX:GALE) Shares?

Galenica (VTX:GALE) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 25% Share Price Gain

Jan 13
Galenica (VTX:GALE) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 25% Share Price Gain

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Likely To Turn Things Around?

Dec 25
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) Likely To Turn Things Around?

Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) A Risky Investment?

Dec 09
Is Galenica (VTX:GALE) A Risky Investment?

Is Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) An Attractive Dividend Stock?

Nov 24
Is Galenica AG (VTX:GALE) An Attractive Dividend Stock?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: GALE's short term assets (CHF1.0B) exceed its short term liabilities (CHF784.0M).

Long Term Liabilities: GALE's short term assets (CHF1.0B) exceed its long term liabilities (CHF813.8M).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: GALE's net debt to equity ratio (37.9%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: GALE's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 51.6% to 42.9% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: GALE's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (43.8%).

Interest Coverage: GALE's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (19.5x coverage).

Balance Sheet

Discover healthy companies

7D

1Y

7D

1Y

7D

1Y

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/28 05:22
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/28 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.

Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.

Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

Galenica AG is covered by 9 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Alexander BerglundBofA Global Research
Christoph GretlerCredit Suisse
Yi-Dan WangDeutsche Bank