DLTH (Duluth Holdings) Cash-to-Debt: 0.19 (As of Jul. 2026) — 280% Above Median

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DLTH Duluth Holdings Inc DLTH
61 GF Score
Price $4.68
GF Value $2.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Duluth Holdings Cash-to-Debt?

Duluth Holdings DLTH +1.09% 61 Cash-to-Debt is 0.19 as of Jul. 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates DLTH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Duluth Holdings ranks worse than 68.78% 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. Duluth Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 0.19.

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, Duluth Holdings couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026.

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

DLTH' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.05   Max: 5.83
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, Duluth Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 5.83. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.

DLTH's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
68.78% of 1121 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs DLTH: 0.19

Duluth Holdings  (NAS:DLTH) 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.


Duluth Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Duluth Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duluth 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.

Duluth Holdings Cash-to-Debt Chart

Duluth Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.23 0.17 0.02 0.11

Duluth Holdings Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 0.03 0.04 0.11 0.04 0.19

DLTH vs TLYS, RENT, AKA: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Duluth 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.


Duluth Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Duluth Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Duluth Holdings 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.

Duluth Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Duluth Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 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 0.19 mean?
Duluth Holdings (DLTH) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 as of Jul. 2026. This is 280% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Duluth Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #771 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Duluth Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Duluth Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Duluth Holdings' value of 0.19 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #771 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Duluth Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duluth Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to TLYS and RENT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Duluth Holdings ranks #771 out of 1121 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Duluth Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Duluth Holdings' value of 0.19 is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Duluth Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Duluth Holdings 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 0.46, based on 1,121 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. Duluth Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 is 58.7% 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 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duluth Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duluth Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duluth Holdings (DLTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.99, compared to a current price of $4.68 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 58.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.46. Duluth Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Duluth Holdings (DLTH), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19 as of Jul. 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 Duluth Holdings (DLTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duluth Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.68 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.99. GuruFocus considers Duluth Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DLTH:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.19 (280% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: $2.99 vs. price of $4.68 (56.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#771 of 1121)

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


Duluth Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 6DU:Germany
Address 201 East Front Street, Mount Horeb, WI, USA, 53572
Duluth Holdings Inc is an apparel brand in the United States. The company offers shirts, pants, and casual wear for men and women under brands like Alaskan Hardgear, Armachillo, Ballroom, Cab Commander, Crouch Gusset, Dry on the Fly, Duluth Trading Co, Duluthflex, Fire Hose, Longtail T, No Polo Shirt, No Yank, Wild Boar, and others. The Company's revenue consists of the sale of apparel, footwear, and hard goods. The company operates in a single operating segment.
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