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Swisscom AGSWZCF 76 Cash-to-Debt is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates SWZCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $884.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Telecommunication Services companies, Swisscom AG ranks worse than 52.37% 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. Swisscom AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
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, Swisscom AGcouldn'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 Swisscom AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SWZCF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.22 Max: No Debt
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, Swisscom AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.
SWZCF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 52.37% of 359
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs SWZCF: 0.31
Swisscom AG (OTCPK:SWZCF) 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.
Swisscom AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Swisscom AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swisscom 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Swisscom 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.
Swisscom AG Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Swisscom AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swisscom AG'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.
Swisscom AG (SWZCF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Swisscom AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #188 out of 359 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Swisscom AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Swisscom AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.31 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 10,000.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Swisscom AG's value of 0.31 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #188 out of 359 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swisscom AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swisscom AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #188 out of 359 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Swisscom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Swisscom AG's value of 0.31 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Swisscom AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Swisscom AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.35, based on 359 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. Swisscom AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.31 is 11.4% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swisscom AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.31, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swisscom AG stock overvalued right now?
Swisscom AG (SWZCF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is $884.11, compared to a current price of $783.26 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.31, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 11.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.35. Swisscom AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Swisscom AG (SWZCF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.31 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 Swisscom AG (SWZCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swisscom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $783.26 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $884.11.
Key valuation signals for SWZCF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.31 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $884.11 vs. price of $783.26 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#188 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWZCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swisscom is the incumbent telecom operator in Switzerland, with a very high market share in mobile and fixed-line markets. It charges high prices compared with its competitors and other European peers due to the historical stability of the Swiss telecom market and a favorable regulatory environment. In 2024, Swisscom acquired Vodafone Italia in a deal worth EUR 8 billion.
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