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American SuperconductorAMSC -7.18%81 Cash-to-Debt is 35.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 21.25. GuruFocus rates AMSC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,051 Industrial Products companies, American Superconductor ranks better than 85.48% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. American Superconductor's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.17.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, American Superconductorcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
AMSC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.58 Med: 21.25 Max: No Debt
Current: 35.17
During the past 13 years, American Superconductor's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 7.58. And the median was 21.25.
AMSC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 85.48% of 3051
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs AMSC: 35.17
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
American Superconductor Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
American Superconductor Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
American Superconductor Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 35.17 as of Mar. 2026. This is 66% above median its historical median of 21.25. Over the past decade, American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 7.58 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #443 out of 3051 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt too high?
American Superconductor's current Cash-to-Debt of 35.17 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 21.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 10,000.00. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. American Superconductor's value of 35.17 is 2906% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #443 out of 3051 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Cash-to-Debt compare to TNC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #443 out of 3051 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places American Superconductor in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. American Superconductor's value of 35.17 is 2906% above this benchmark. Historically, American Superconductor's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 7.58 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.25 vs. the industry median of 1.17, American Superconductor has consistently been above 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 Cash-to-Debt for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.17, based on 3,051 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Superconductor's current Cash-to-Debt of 35.17 is 2906% above 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Cash-to-Debt is 35.17, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 21.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.83, compared to a current price of $26.64 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 35.17, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 21.25 and 2906% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.17. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 35.17 as of Mar. 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.64 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.83.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Cash-to-Debt: 35.17 (66% above median its 10-year median of 21.25)
GF Value™: $31.83 vs. price of $26.64 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2906% above the Industrial Products median (#443 of 3051)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Superconductor Corp generates the ideas, technologies, and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, and energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, the company enables manufacturers to launch wind turbines quickly, effectively, and profitably. Through its Gridtec Solutions, the company provides engineering planning services and grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency, and performance. The company's segment includes Grid and Wind. It generates maximum revenue from the Grid segment.
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