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CCL IndustriesCCLLF +12.55%85 Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks worse than 52.55% 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. CCL Industries's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.36.
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, CCL Industriescouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for CCL Industries's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CCLLF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, CCL Industries's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.31.
CCLLF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 52.55% of 392
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs CCLLF: 0.36
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.
CCL Industries Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
CCL Industries Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries's Cash-to-Debt 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.
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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Cash-to-Debt vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 as of Jun. 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #206 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is CCL Industries' Cash-to-Debt too high?
CCL Industries' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.44. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42. CCL Industries' value of 0.36 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #206 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Cash-to-Debt compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #206 out of 392 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places CCL Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42. CCL Industries' value of 0.36 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.42, CCL Industries 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.42, based on 392 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. CCL Industries's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 14.3% 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries (CCLLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.25, compared to a current price of $69.40 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 14.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.42. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.40 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.25.
GuruFocus considers CCL Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.36 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $58.25 vs. price of $69.40 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#206 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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