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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Cash-to-Debt?
Watches of Switzerland GroupCHIX:WOSGL -4.40%86 Cash-to-Debt is 0.08 as of Apr. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WOSGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,120 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks worse than 85.18% 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.08.
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, Watches of Switzerland Groupcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watches of Switzerland Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WOSGl'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.08
During the past 11 years, Watches of Switzerland Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.23. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.
CHIX:WOSGl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 85.18% of 1120
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs CHIX:WOSGl: 0.08
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGl) 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Watches of Switzerland Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland Group'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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group'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.
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 as of Apr. 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #954 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 0.08 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #954 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #954 out of 1120 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Watches of Switzerland Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 0.08 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Watches of Switzerland Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.47, based on 1,120 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 is 83% 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 Retail - Cyclical 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.30, compared to a current price of £6.79 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 83% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08 as of Apr. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.79 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.30.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WOSGL:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.08 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: £5.30 vs. price of £6.79 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#954 of 1120)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WOSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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