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KST Beteiligungs AGFRA:KSW +6.80%41 Cash-to-Debt is 0.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSW with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Conglomerates companies, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks better than 61.76% 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.81.
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, KST Beteiligungs AGcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for KST Beteiligungs AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSW'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.49 Max: 2.63
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, KST Beteiligungs AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.49.
FRA:KSW's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 61.76% of 544
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs FRA:KSW: 0.81
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
KST Beteiligungs AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KST Beteiligungs AG'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG Cash-to-Debt vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.81 as of Dec. 2025. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, KST Beteiligungs AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.11 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #208 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.81 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 2.63. The Conglomerates industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.81 is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #208 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #208 out of 544 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts KST Beteiligungs AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.81 is 72.3% above this benchmark. Historically, KST Beteiligungs AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.11 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.47, KST Beteiligungs AG 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Conglomerates companies is 0.47, based on 544 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.81 is 72.3% 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 Conglomerates 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.81, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €1.10 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.81, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 72.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.47. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.10 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03.
GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSW:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.81 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €1.10 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% above the Conglomerates median (#208 of 544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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