Wendel SE (CHIX:MFP) Cash-to-Debt: 0.26 (As of Jun. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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CHIX:MFP Wendel SE CHIX:MFP
65 GF Score
Price €86.75
GF Value €102.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wendel SE Cash-to-Debt?

Wendel SE CHIX:MFP 65 Cash-to-Debt is 0.26 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MFP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Asset Management companies, Wendel SE ranks worse than 74.43% 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. Wendel SE's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.26.

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, Wendel SE couldn'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 Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:MFp' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.44   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, Wendel SE's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.63. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.44.

CHIX:MFp's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
74.43% of 1412 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.55 vs CHIX:MFp: 0.26

Wendel SE  (CHIX:MFp) 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.


Wendel SE Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Wendel SE Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wendel SE'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.

Wendel SE Cash-to-Debt Chart

Wendel SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.55 0.40 0.52 0.51

Wendel SE Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.63 0.52 0.42 0.51 0.26

CHIX:MFP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Wendel SE'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.


Wendel SE Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Wendel SE 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.

Wendel SE's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Wendel SE's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.26 mean?
Wendel SE (CHIX:MFP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.26 as of Jun. 2026. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.25 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #1051 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Wendel SE's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.26 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.63. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. Wendel SE's value of 0.26 is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #1051 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wendel SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wendel SE's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #1051 out of 1412 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Wendel SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. Wendel SE's value of 0.26 is 96% below this benchmark. Historically, Wendel SE's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.25 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 6.55, Wendel SE 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 6.55, based on 1,412 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. Wendel SE's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.26 is 96% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wendel SE's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.26, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wendel SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE (CHIX:MFP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.99, compared to a current price of €86.75 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.26, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 96% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.55. Wendel SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Wendel SE (CHIX:MFP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.26 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 Wendel SE (CHIX:MFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €86.75 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €102.99. GuruFocus considers Wendel SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MFP:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.26 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: €102.99 vs. price of €86.75 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96% below the Asset Management median (#1051 of 1412)

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


Wendel SE Business Description

Address 4 rue Paul-Cezanne, Paris, FRA, 75008
Wendel SE is a long-term, private equity investment firm that focuses on Africa, North America, and Europe. Over a third of the company's outstanding shares are concentrated in family wealth, which shares its name with the company. Its principal investments are in mobile telephone infrastructure, packaging and labels, paints, coatings and finishing products, and security services. It has two operating segments principal investments portfolio and private asset management platform which includes IK Partners - European private equity firm. The principal investments portfolio includes Bureau Veritas, Stahl, Scalian, CPI, ACAMS, Tarkett and Globeducate.
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