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FLSmidth ASCHIX:FLSC 62 Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FLSC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr332.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,059 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks worse than 81.82% 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. FLSmidth AS's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.23.
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, FLSmidth AScouldn'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 FLSmidth AS's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FLSc'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.37 Max: 1.85
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, FLSmidth AS's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.37.
CHIX:FLSc's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 81.82% of 3059
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs CHIX:FLSc: 0.23
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.
FLSmidth AS Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
FLSmidth AS Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FLSmidth AS'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:FLSC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 as of Jun. 2026. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, FLSmidth AS's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2503 out of 3059 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is FLSmidth AS's Cash-to-Debt too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.85. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.23 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2503 out of 3059 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Cash-to-Debt compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2503 out of 3059 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places FLSmidth AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.23 is 79.8% below this benchmark. Historically, FLSmidth AS's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 1.14, FLSmidth AS 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 1.14, based on 3,059 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. FLSmidth AS's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 is 79.8% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FLSmidth AS's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr332.20, compared to a current price of kr598.25 — trading 80.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 79.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.14. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 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 FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr598.25 is trading 80.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr332.20.
GuruFocus considers FLSmidth AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FLSC:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.23 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: kr332.20 vs. price of kr598.25 (80.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% below the Industrial Products median (#2503 of 3059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FLSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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