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Fossil GroupFOSL -0.27%47 Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks worse than 64.72% 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. Fossil Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.23.
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, Fossil Groupcouldn'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 Fossil Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FOSL'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.37 Max: 1.02
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, Fossil Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.02. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.37.
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.
Fossil Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Fossil Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil Group'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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil 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.
Fossil Group Cash-to-Debt vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil 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.
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 as of Jun. 2026. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Fossil Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #664 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Fossil Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Fossil Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.02. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48. Fossil Group's value of 0.23 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #664 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to DBI and FWDI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #664 out of 1026 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Fossil Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48. Fossil Group's value of 0.23 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Fossil Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Fossil 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.48, based on 1,026 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. Fossil Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 is 52.1% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $5.58 — trading 365% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 52.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.48. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.58 is trading 365% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.23 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $5.58 (365% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#664 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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