Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) Cash-to-Debt: 4.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 155% Above Median

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CHIX:CLIM Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA CHIX:CLIM
75 GF Score
Price €4.09
GF Value €3.08
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What is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Cash-to-Debt?

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA CHIX:CLIM 75 Cash-to-Debt is 4.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.08. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks better than 78.06% 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.48.

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, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CLIm' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 1.76   Max: 15.72
Current: 4.48

During the past 13 years, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 15.72. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.76.

CHIX:CLIm's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
78.06% of 1910 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs CHIX:CLIm: 4.48

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA  (CHIX:CLIm) 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.


Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Cash-to-Debt Chart

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.69 2.44 4.14 4.03 4.48

CHIX:CLIM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.


Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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.

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 4.48 mean?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.48 as of Mar. 2026. This is 155% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 15.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #419 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.48 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 15.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 4.48 is 796% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #419 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #419 out of 1910 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 4.48 is 796% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 15.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,910 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.48 is 796% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.48, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 4.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.08, compared to a current price of €4.09 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.48, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 796% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.48 as of Mar. 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.09 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.08.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIM:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 4.48 (155% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: €3.08 vs. price of €4.09 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 796% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#419 of 1910)

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


Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges CLI:Italy0N7Y:UK
Address Via Filadelfia, 220, Turin, ITA, 10137
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA is engaged in processing, transforming, and selling milk and dairy products, fresh vegetables, and packaged products. The business company operates in segments that include Milk Products, Dairy Products, and Other Activities. The Milk segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Germany, and Other Countries, and the majority of its revenues are generated from Italy.
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