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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 93 Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr484.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,042 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 83.33% 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. Alfa Laval AB's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.22.
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, Alfa Laval ABcouldn'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 Alfa Laval AB's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.67. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.31.
CHIX:ALFAs's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 83.33% of 3042
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 0.22
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.
Alfa Laval AB Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 as of Jun. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2535 out of 3042 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.67. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. Alfa Laval AB's value of 0.22 is 81.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2535 out of 3042 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Cash-to-Debt compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2535 out of 3042 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. Alfa Laval AB's value of 0.22 is 81.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Alfa Laval AB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.17, based on 3,042 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 81.2% 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 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 29% below 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 Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr484.43, compared to a current price of kr572.70 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 81.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.17. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr572.70 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr484.43.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.22 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: kr484.43 vs. price of kr572.70 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% below the Industrial Products median (#2535 of 3042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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