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Ryanair HoldingsCHIX:RYAI 84 Cash-to-Debt is 15.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1612% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks better than 91.46% 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. Ryanair Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.41.
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, Ryanair Holdingscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryanair Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RYAi'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.9 Max: 15.41
Current: 15.41
During the past 13 years, Ryanair Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 15.41. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.90.
CHIX:RYAi's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 91.46% of 995
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs CHIX:RYAi: 15.41
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.
Ryanair Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 15.41 as of Jun. 2026. This is 1612% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.57 to 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #85 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 15.41 is 1612% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 15.41. The Transportation industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Ryanair Holdings' value of 15.41 is 3178.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #85 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #85 out of 995 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Ryanair Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Ryanair Holdings' value of 15.41 is 3178.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.57 to 15.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Ryanair Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Transportation companies is 0.47, based on 995 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 15.41 is 3178.7% 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 Transportation industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 15.41, which is 1612% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.13, compared to a current price of €24.76 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 15.41, which is 1612% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 3178.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.47. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 15.41 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.76 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.13.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Cash-to-Debt: 15.41 (1612% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €25.13 vs. price of €24.76 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3178.7% above the Transportation median (#85 of 995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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