Avolta AG (XSWX:AVOL) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.16 (As of Jun. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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XSWX:AVOL Avolta AG XSWX:AVOL
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Price CHF41.84
GF Value CHF43.02
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What is Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Avolta AG XSWX:AVOL -1.88% 69 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVOL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF43.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Retail - Cyclical companies, Avolta AG ranks better than 68.75% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Avolta AG's Capital Expenditure for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-218.00 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,382.00 Mil.

Hence, Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16.


Avolta AG  (XSWX:AVOL) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Avolta AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Avolta AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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XSWX:AVOL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Avolta AG Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-510) / 2860
=0.18

Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-218) / 1382
=0.16

* 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.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.16 mean?
Avolta AG (XSWX:AVOL) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Avolta AG and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #200 out of 640 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Avolta AG's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.16 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25. Avolta AG's value of 0.16 is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #200 out of 640 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avolta AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avolta AG's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #200 out of 640 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Avolta AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25. Avolta AG's value of 0.16 is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Avolta AG's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Avolta 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.25, based on 640 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Avolta AG's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.16 is 36% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Avolta AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avolta AG's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.16, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avolta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG (XSWX:AVOL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF43.02, compared to a current price of CHF41.84 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.16, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 36% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.25. Avolta AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avolta AG (XSWX:AVOL), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.16 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 Avolta AG (XSWX:AVOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF41.84 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF43.02. GuruFocus considers Avolta AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVOL:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.16 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: CHF43.02 vs. price of CHF41.84 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#200 of 640)

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


Avolta AG Business Description

Address Brunngasslein 12, Basel, CHE, 4010
Avolta is the world's largest duty-free shop operator and leader in travel retail. Airports make up over 80% of the company's total revenue. Following the acquisition of Autogrill in 2023, Avolta now offers a full range of services across travel hubs, including duty-paid and duty-free retail, convenience, and food and beverage operations. The company's main markets are Europe and the Americas, while Asia contributed around 4% of total sales in 2024.
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