Mitsubishi Electric (MEX:MITSN) Cash-to-Debt: 2.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:MITSN Mitsubishi Electric Corp MEX:MITSN
76 GF Score
Price MXN626.33
GF Value MXN366.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Mitsubishi Electric Cash-to-Debt?

Mitsubishi Electric MEX:MITSN 76 Cash-to-Debt is 2.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates MEX:MITSN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN366.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,043 Industrial Products companies, Mitsubishi Electric ranks better than 60.63% 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. Mitsubishi Electric's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.17.

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, Mitsubishi Electric could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Electric's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MITSN' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.07   Max: 2.4
Current: 2.17

During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Electric's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.07.

MEX:MITSN's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
60.63% of 3043 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MEX:MITSN: 2.17

Mitsubishi Electric  (MEX:MITSN) 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.


Mitsubishi Electric Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Mitsubishi Electric Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Electric'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.

Mitsubishi Electric Cash-to-Debt Chart

Mitsubishi Electric 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 2.40 1.76 2.07 2.25 2.17

Mitsubishi Electric Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.25 2.49 2.68 2.17 2.17

MEX:MITSN vs VRT, BE: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Mitsubishi Electric'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.


Mitsubishi Electric Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mitsubishi Electric's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsubishi Electric 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.

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

Mitsubishi Electric's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 2.17 mean?
Mitsubishi Electric (MEX:MITSN) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.17 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Electric's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.58 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #1198 out of 3043 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Mitsubishi Electric's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Mitsubishi Electric's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.17 is near median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 2.40. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. Mitsubishi Electric's value of 2.17 is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #1198 out of 3043 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Electric has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Electric's Cash-to-Debt compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #1198 out of 3043 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Mitsubishi Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. Mitsubishi Electric's value of 2.17 is 83.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Electric's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.58 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Mitsubishi Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.18, based on 3,043 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. Mitsubishi Electric's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.17 is 83.9% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Electric's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Electric (MEX:MITSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN366.15, compared to a current price of MXN626.33 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 83.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.18. Mitsubishi Electric's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Mitsubishi Electric (MEX:MITSN), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.17 as of Mar. 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 Mitsubishi Electric (MEX:MITSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN626.33 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN366.15. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MITSN:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2.17 (near median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: MXN366.15 vs. price of MXN626.33 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1198 of 3043)

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


Mitsubishi Electric Business Description

Address 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8310
Mitsubishi Electric is a leading Japanese diversified industrial manufacturer, specializing in factory automation systems, power and energy systems, infrastructure solutions, automotive equipment, electronic devices, and home appliances. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates globally with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for its technological expertise and high reliability, Mitsubishi Electric plays a vital role in sectors ranging from smart manufacturing and transportation to energy management and defense. The company emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth through its focus on electrification, automation, and digitalization.
76GF Score

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