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Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +4.42%84 Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 76.56% 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. Astec Industries's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.20.
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, Astec Industriescouldn'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 Astec Industries's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 4.91 Max: 193.11
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 193.11. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 4.91.
STU:AI2's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 76.56% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs STU:AI2: 0.20
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.
Astec Industries Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Astec Industries Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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.
STU:AI2 vs AEBI, LNN, MTW: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec 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.
Astec Industries Cash-to-Debt vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec 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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. This is 96% below median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.20 to 193.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #160 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Astec Industries' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Astec Industries' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 193.11. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.70. Astec Industries' value of 0.20 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #160 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Cash-to-Debt compare to AEBI and LNN?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #160 out of 209 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.70. Astec Industries' value of 0.20 is 71.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.20 to 193.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Astec 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 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. Astec Industries's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 71.4% 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 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. Astec Industries's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries (STU:AI2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.35, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 71.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.70. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.35.
GuruFocus considers Astec Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.20 (96% below median its 10-year median of 4.91)
GF Value™: €40.35 vs. price of €37.80 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#160 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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