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What is Sumitomo Electric Industries Cash-to-Debt?
Sumitomo Electric IndustriesSMTOF +8.70%78 Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates SMTOF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks worse than 63.26% 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.
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, Sumitomo Electric Industriescouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Electric Industries's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SMTOF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Electric Industries's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.40. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.35.
SMTOF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 63.26% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs SMTOF: 0.34
Sumitomo Electric Industries (OTCPK:SMTOF) 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Sumitomo Electric Industries Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Electric Industries' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.30 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #835 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 0.34 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #835 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Cash-to-Debt compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #835 out of 1320 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 0.34 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Electric Industries' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.30 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,320 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 43.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.22, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 177.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 43.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 177.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.22.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $5.22 vs. price of $14.47 (177.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#835 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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