KDP (Keurig Dr Pepper) Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (As of Jun. 2026) — 150% Above Median

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KDP Keurig Dr Pepper Inc KDP
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Price $31.39
GF Value $48.68
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What is Keurig Dr Pepper Cash-to-Debt?

Keurig Dr Pepper KDP -0.27% 82 Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates KDP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks worse than 93.04% 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. Keurig Dr Pepper's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05.

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, Keurig Dr Pepper 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 Keurig Dr Pepper's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

KDP' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.02   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, Keurig Dr Pepper's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.40. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.

KDP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
93.04% of 115 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs KDP: 0.05

Keurig Dr Pepper  (NAS:KDP) 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.


Keurig Dr Pepper Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Keurig Dr Pepper Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keurig Dr Pepper'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.

Keurig Dr Pepper Cash-to-Debt Chart

Keurig Dr Pepper 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 0.04 0.04 0.02 0.03 0.06

Keurig Dr Pepper 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 0.03 0.03 0.06 0.04 0.05

KDP vs COCSF, COKE, CELH: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Keurig Dr Pepper'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.


Keurig Dr Pepper Cash-to-Debt vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Keurig Dr Pepper's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keurig Dr Pepper 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.

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

Keurig Dr Pepper'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 0.05 mean?
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. This is 150% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #107 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Keurig Dr Pepper's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Keurig Dr Pepper's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.86. Keurig Dr Pepper's value of 0.05 is 94.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #107 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keurig Dr Pepper has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keurig Dr Pepper's Cash-to-Debt compare to COCSF and COKE?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #107 out of 115 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Keurig Dr Pepper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.86. Keurig Dr Pepper's value of 0.05 is 94.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Keurig Dr Pepper 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.86, based on 115 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. Keurig Dr Pepper's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 94.2% 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keurig Dr Pepper's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keurig Dr Pepper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.68, compared to a current price of $31.39 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 94.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.86. Keurig Dr Pepper's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 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 Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keurig Dr Pepper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.39 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.68. GuruFocus considers Keurig Dr Pepper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KDP:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (150% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
  • GF Value™: $48.68 vs. price of $31.39 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#107 of 115)

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


Keurig Dr Pepper Business Description

Address 6425 Hall of Fame Lane, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Keurig Dr Pepper was established in 2018 following a merger between Keurig Green Mountain Coffee and Dr Pepper Snapple. The company manufactures and distributes coffee systems (including coffee brewers and single-serve coffee pods) under the Keurig and Green Mountain brands, as well as ready-to-drink beverages including flavored (non-cola) sparkling soft drinks under well-known brands such as Dr Pepper, Snapple, and Canada Dry. On Aug. 25, 2025, the firm announced a definitive agreement to acquire coffeemaker JDE Peet's for $18 billion in cash, with the deal now scheduled to close in April 2026. Following the merger, it plans to split into two US-listed entities to focus on refreshment beverages in North America and global coffee separately.
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