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American Outdoor BrandsAOUT -6.48%50 Cash-to-Debt is 0.66 as of Apr. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 826 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks better than 52.18% 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 Outdoor Brands's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.66.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, American Outdoor Brandscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.72 Max: No Debt
Current: 0.66
During the past 9 years, American Outdoor Brands's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.72.
AOUT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 52.18% of 826
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs AOUT: 0.66
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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 Outdoor Brands Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
American Outdoor Brands 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 Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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 Outdoor Brands Cash-to-Debt vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands'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 Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.66 as of Apr. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, American Outdoor Brands' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #395 out of 826 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Cash-to-Debt too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 10,000.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.59. American Outdoor Brands' value of 0.66 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #395 out of 826 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Cash-to-Debt compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #395 out of 826 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts American Outdoor Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.59. American Outdoor Brands' value of 0.66 is 11.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Outdoor Brands' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.59, American Outdoor Brands 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.59, based on 826 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 Outdoor Brands's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.66 is 11.9% 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 Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $10.63 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 11.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.59. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.66 as of Apr. 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 Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.63 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $10.63 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#395 of 826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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