PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (As of Jun. 2026) — 100% Below Median

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PLFRF Palfinger AG PLFRF
86 GF Score
Price $37.20
GF Value $29.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Palfinger AG Cash-to-Debt?

Palfinger AG PLFRF -7.58% 86 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 89.95% 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. Palfinger AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was No Debt (1).

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, Palfinger AG could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

(1) 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.

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

PLFRF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: No Debt   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was No Debt.

PLFRF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
89.95% of 209 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs PLFRF: 0.09

Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.


Palfinger AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Palfinger AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger 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.

Palfinger AG Cash-to-Debt Chart

Palfinger AG 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 0.06 0.09 0.09 0.16 0.24

Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 No Debt 0.16 No Debt 0.24 No Debt

PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.


Palfinger AG Cash-to-Debt vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Palfinger AG 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.

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

Palfinger AG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Palfinger AG had no debt (1).

* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Jun. 2026. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #188 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Palfinger AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Palfinger AG's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #188 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #188 out of 209 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.70. Historically, Palfinger AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.70, based on 209 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. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.17, compared to a current price of $37.20 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.20 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.17. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
  • GF Value™: $29.17 vs. price of $37.20 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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