Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) Cash-to-Debt: 1.07 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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CHIX:VOLCBS Volvo Car AB CHIX:VOLCBS
73 GF Score
Price kr18.88
GF Value kr20.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Volvo Car AB Cash-to-Debt?

Volvo Car AB CHIX:VOLCBS 73 Cash-to-Debt is 1.07 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VOLCBS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr20.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,315 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volvo Car AB ranks better than 61.06% 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. Volvo Car AB's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.07.

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, Volvo Car AB could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

CHIX:VOLCBs' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.51   Max: 2.17
Current: 1.07

During the past 8 years, Volvo Car AB's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.17. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.51.

CHIX:VOLCBs's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
61.06% of 1315 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs CHIX:VOLCBs: 1.07

Volvo Car AB  (CHIX:VOLCBs) 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.


Volvo Car AB Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Volvo Car AB Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvo Car 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.

Volvo Car AB Cash-to-Debt Chart

Volvo Car AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.17 2.00 1.65 1.51 1.59

Volvo Car AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 1.47 1.34 1.59 1.34 1.07

CHIX:VOLCBS vs TSLA, GM, F: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volvo Car 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.


Volvo Car AB Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volvo Car AB's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvo Car 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.

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

Volvo Car AB'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 1.07 mean?
Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.07 as of Jun. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Volvo Car AB's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.76 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #512 out of 1315 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Volvo Car AB's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Volvo Car AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.07 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.17. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Volvo Car AB's value of 1.07 is 78.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #512 out of 1315 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvo Car AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo Car AB's Cash-to-Debt compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #512 out of 1315 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Volvo Car AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Volvo Car AB's value of 1.07 is 78.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Volvo Car AB's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.76 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Volvo Car 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,315 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. Volvo Car AB's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.07 is 78.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo Car AB's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.07, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo Car AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr20.99, compared to a current price of kr18.88 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.07, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 78.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Volvo Car AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.07 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr18.88 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr20.99. GuruFocus considers Volvo Car AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VOLCBS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.07 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: kr20.99 vs. price of kr18.88 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#512 of 1315)

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


Volvo Car AB Business Description

Address Gunnar Engellaus vag 8, Gothenburg, SWE, 418 78
Volvo Car AB manufactures, designs, and supplies automobiles. The company offers a wide range of cars. Geographically, it has a presence in China, the USA; Sweden; Germany; the United Kingdom; Japan, and South Korea. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of new cars.
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