Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) Cash-to-Debt: 2.25 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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WBO:STOG Sto SE & Co KGaA WBO:STOG
52 GF Score
Price €99.30
GF Value €104.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt?

Sto SE KGaA WBO:STOG -2.84% 52 Cash-to-Debt is 2.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates WBO:STOG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,774 Construction companies, Sto SE KGaA ranks better than 69.84% 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. Sto SE KGaA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.25.

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, Sto SE KGaA could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:STOG' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 2.44   Max: 13.64
Current: 2.25

During the past 13 years, Sto SE KGaA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 13.64. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 2.44.

WBO:STOG's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
69.84% of 1774 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs WBO:STOG: 2.25

Sto SE KGaA  (WBO:STOG) 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.


Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sto SE KGaA'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.

Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Chart

Sto SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.36 2.59 2.30 2.41 2.48

Sto SE KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.86 2.41 2.07 2.48 2.25

WBO:STOG vs TT, JCI, CARR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sto SE KGaA'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.


Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Sto SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Sto SE KGaA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Sto SE KGaA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 2.25 mean?
Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.25 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.37 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #535 out of 1774 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sto SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.25 is near median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 13.64. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Sto SE KGaA's value of 2.25 is 226.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #535 out of 1774 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sto SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sto SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #535 out of 1774 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Sto SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Sto SE KGaA's value of 2.25 is 226.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sto SE KGaA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.37 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Sto SE KGaA 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 Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.69, based on 1,774 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. Sto SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.25 is 226.1% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sto SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sto SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.40, compared to a current price of €99.30 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 226.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.69. Sto SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.25 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 Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sto SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €99.30 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.40. GuruFocus considers Sto SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:STOG:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2.25 (near median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: €104.40 vs. price of €99.30 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226.1% above the Construction median (#535 of 1774)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:STOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sto SE KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0G5B:UKSTO3:Germany
Address Ehrenbachstrasse 1, Stuhlingen, BW, DEU, DE-79780
Sto SE & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of products and systems for building coatings. The company operates in the geographical segments: Western Europe, Northern/Eastern Europe, and America/Asia/Pacific. It derives maximum revenue from Western Europe. The products of the company include facade systems & surface finishes, Acoustic systems, StoColor systems, Interior, Floor coatings, Concrete Restoration, and others.
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