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Volkswagen AGVLKAF +0.82%74 Cash-to-Debt is 0.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks worse than 60.98% 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. Volkswagen AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.37.
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, Volkswagen AGcouldn'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 Volkswagen AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
VLKAF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, Volkswagen AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.34.
VLKAF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 60.98% of 1312
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs VLKAF: 0.37
Volkswagen AG (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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.
Volkswagen AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Volkswagen AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volkswagen 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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen 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.
Volkswagen AG Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen 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.
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.37 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Volkswagen AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.25 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #800 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Volkswagen AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.37 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Volkswagen AG's value of 0.37 is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #800 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #800 out of 1312 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Volkswagen AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Volkswagen AG's value of 0.37 is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Volkswagen AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.25 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Volkswagen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,312 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. Volkswagen AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.37 is 38.3% 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. Volkswagen AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.37, compared to a current price of $94.31 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 38.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.37 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $94.31 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.37.
GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VLKAF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.37 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $113.37 vs. price of $94.31 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#800 of 1312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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