Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) Cash-to-Debt: 1.55 (As of Jun. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:ERT Electronic Arts Inc FRA:ERT
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What is Electronic Arts Cash-to-Debt?

Electronic Arts FRA:ERT 68 Cash-to-Debt is 1.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:ERT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €145.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 561 Interactive Media companies, Electronic Arts ranks worse than 67.38% 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. Electronic Arts's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.55.

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, Electronic Arts 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 Electronic Arts's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:ERT' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.91   Max: 6.2
Current: 1.55

During the past 13 years, Electronic Arts's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 6.20. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.91.

FRA:ERT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
67.38% of 561 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.56 vs FRA:ERT: 1.55

Electronic Arts  (FRA:ERT) 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.


Electronic Arts Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Electronic Arts Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electronic Arts'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.

Electronic Arts Cash-to-Debt Chart

Electronic Arts Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 1.42 1.68 1.15 1.93

Electronic Arts 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 0.84 0.65 1.49 1.93 1.55

FRA:ERT vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Electronic Arts'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.


Electronic Arts Cash-to-Debt vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Electronic Arts's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Electronic Arts 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.

Electronic Arts's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Electronic Arts'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 1.55 mean?
Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 as of Jun. 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Electronic Arts' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.65 to 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #378 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Electronic Arts' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Electronic Arts' current Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 6.20. The Interactive Media industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56. Electronic Arts' value of 1.55 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #378 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Cash-to-Debt compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #378 out of 561 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Electronic Arts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56. Electronic Arts' value of 1.55 is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, Electronic Arts' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.65 to 6.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 4.56, Electronic Arts 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Interactive Media companies is 4.56, based on 561 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. Electronic Arts's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 is 66% 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 Interactive Media industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electronic Arts's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €145.80, compared to a current price of €182.50 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 66% below the Interactive Media industry median of 4.56. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €182.50 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €145.80. GuruFocus considers Electronic Arts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ERT:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.55 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: €145.80 vs. price of €182.50 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66% below the Interactive Media median (#378 of 561)

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


Electronic Arts Business Description

Address 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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