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What is Artisan Partners Asset Management Cash-to-Debt?
Artisan Partners Asset ManagementAPAM -1.16%78 Cash-to-Debt is 1.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates APAM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,440 Asset Management companies, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks worse than 60.21% 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.11.
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, Artisan Partners Asset Managementcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artisan Partners Asset Management's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
APAM'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.23
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, Artisan Partners Asset Management's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.23. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.79.
APAM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 60.21% of 1440
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.005
vs APAM: 1.11
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 Asset Management subindustry, Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.11 as of Jun. 2026. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.45 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #867 out of 1440 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.11 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.23. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 1.11 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #867 out of 1440 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's Cash-to-Debt compare to NAD and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #867 out of 1440 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Artisan Partners Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 1.11 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.45 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 5.01, Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.01, based on 1,440 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.11 is 77.8% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.11, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.72, compared to a current price of $42.55 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.11, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 77.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.01. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.11 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.55 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.72.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.11 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: $47.72 vs. price of $42.55 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Asset Management median (#867 of 1440)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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