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What is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Cash-to-Debt?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated CoffeeSWSSF +6.60%75 Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates SWSSF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks worse than 88.11% 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
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, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffeecouldn'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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SWSSF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 11.15
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 11.15. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
SWSSF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 88.11% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs SWSSF: 0.05
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (OTCPK:SWSSF) 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1719 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 11.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 0.05 is 90.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1719 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1719 out of 1951 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 0.05 is 90.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 11.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.54, based on 1,951 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 90.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.51, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 90.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.54. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.51.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWSSF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $3.51 vs. price of $4.20 (19.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1719 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWSSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
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