Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Cash-to-Debt: 1.18 (As of Jul. 2026) — 228% Above Median

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CHIX:CLASBS Clas Ohlson AB CHIX:CLASBS
77 GF Score
Price kr436.60
GF Value kr297.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt?

Clas Ohlson AB CHIX:CLASBS -2.89% 77 Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 as of Jul. 2026, which is 228% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr297.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 69.13% 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. Clas Ohlson AB's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 1.18.

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, Clas Ohlson AB could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CLASBs' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.36   Max: No Debt
Current: 1.18

During the past 13 years, Clas Ohlson AB's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.36.

CHIX:CLASBs's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
69.13% of 1121 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs CHIX:CLASBs: 1.18

Clas Ohlson AB  (CHIX:CLASBs) 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.


Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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.

Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt Chart

Clas Ohlson AB Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.08 0.09 0.59 0.97

Clas Ohlson AB Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.54 1.10 0.97 1.18

CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.


Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Clas Ohlson AB Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Clas Ohlson AB's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Clas Ohlson AB's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 mean?
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 as of Jul. 2026. This is 228% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #346 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 10,000.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 1.18 is 156.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #346 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Cash-to-Debt compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #346 out of 1121 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Clas Ohlson AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 1.18 is 156.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Clas Ohlson AB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.46, based on 1,121 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 is 156.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18, which is 228% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr297.76, compared to a current price of kr436.60 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18, which is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 156.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.46. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 as of Jul. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr436.60 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr297.76. GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.18 (228% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: kr297.76 vs. price of kr436.60 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 156.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#346 of 1121)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clas Ohlson AB Business Description

Address Municipality of Leksand, Insjon, SWE, 793 85
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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