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Strattec SecuritySTRT +2.67%67 Cash-to-Debt is 106.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14965% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates STRT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Vehicles & Parts companies, Strattec Security ranks better than 94.15% 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. Strattec Security's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 106.96.
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, Strattec Securitycould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strattec Security's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STRT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.71 Max: 106.96
Current: 106.96
During the past 13 years, Strattec Security's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 106.96. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.71.
STRT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 94.15% of 1282
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs STRT: 106.96
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.
Strattec Security Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Strattec Security Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strattec Security'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Strattec Security'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.
Strattec Security Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Strattec Security's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strattec Security'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.
Strattec Security (STRT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 106.96 as of Mar. 2026. This is 14965% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Strattec Security's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 106.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #75 out of 1282 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Strattec Security's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Strattec Security's current Cash-to-Debt of 106.96 is 14965% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 106.96. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Strattec Security's value of 106.96 is 17726.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #75 out of 1282 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Strattec Security has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strattec Security's Cash-to-Debt compare to ECX and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #75 out of 1282 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Strattec Security in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Strattec Security's value of 106.96 is 17726.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Strattec Security's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 106.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Strattec Security 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,282 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. Strattec Security's current Cash-to-Debt of 106.96 is 17726.7% 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 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. Strattec Security's current Cash-to-Debt is 106.96, which is 14965% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strattec Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security (STRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.40, compared to a current price of $81.79 — trading 107.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 106.96, which is 14965% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 17726.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Strattec Security's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Strattec Security (STRT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 106.96 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 Strattec Security (STRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.79 is trading 107.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.40.
GuruFocus considers Strattec Security to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRT:
Cash-to-Debt: 106.96 (14965% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $39.40 vs. price of $81.79 (107.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17726.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#75 of 1282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strattec Security Corp designs develops, manufactures, and markets mechanical locks, electronically enhanced locks, and keys. It also produces ignition lock housings; and access control products, including latches, power sliding door systems, and door handles. Strattec ships products to customer locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Korea, and China, and provides full-service aftermarket support. Strattec also supplies products for the heavy truck and recreational vehicle markets, as well as precision, die castings.
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