GSK (GLAXF) Cash-to-Debt: 0.17 (As of Jun. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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What is GSK Cash-to-Debt?

GSK GLAXF -0.28% 69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates GLAXF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Drug Manufacturers companies, GSK ranks worse than 79.92% 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. GSK's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17.

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

GLAXF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.21   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, GSK's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.21.

GLAXF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
79.92% of 986 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1 vs GLAXF: 0.17

GSK  (OTCPK:GLAXF) 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.


GSK Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


GSK Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GSK'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.

GSK Cash-to-Debt Chart

GSK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.37 0.28 0.22 0.18

GSK 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 0.21 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.17

GLAXF vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GSK'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.


GSK Cash-to-Debt vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GSK's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GSK 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.

GSK's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

GSK'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 0.17 mean?
GSK (GLAXF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 as of Jun. 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, GSK's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.13 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #788 out of 986 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is GSK's Cash-to-Debt too high?
GSK's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.42. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00. GSK's value of 0.17 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSK ranks #788 out of 986 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GSK has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSK's Cash-to-Debt compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #788 out of 986 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places GSK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00. GSK's value of 0.17 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, GSK's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.13 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.00, GSK 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.00, based on 986 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. GSK's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSK's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK (GLAXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.06, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 83% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.00. GSK's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 GSK (GLAXF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17 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 GSK (GLAXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.95 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.06. GuruFocus considers GSK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GLAXF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.17 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: $22.06 vs. price of $24.95 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#788 of 986)

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


GSK Business Description

Address 79 New Oxford Street, London, GBR, WC1A 1DG
In the pharmaceutical industry, GSK ranks as one of the largest firms by total sales. The company wields its might across several therapeutic classes, including respiratory, antiviral, and vaccines, and has been growing its presence in oncology and immunology, as well. GSK uses joint ventures to gain additional scale in certain markets like HIV.
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