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WhirlpoolWHR -3.21%53 Cash-to-Debt is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates WHR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool ranks worse than 82.08% 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. Whirlpool's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15.
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, Whirlpoolcouldn'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 Whirlpool's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
WHR'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, Whirlpool's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.19.
WHR's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 82.08% of 424
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.995
vs WHR: 0.15
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.
Whirlpool Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Whirlpool Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whirlpool'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool'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.
Whirlpool Cash-to-Debt vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool'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.
Whirlpool (WHR) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Whirlpool's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #348 out of 424 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Whirlpool's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Whirlpool's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.51. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00. Whirlpool's value of 0.15 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #348 out of 424 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's Cash-to-Debt compare to TILE and HNI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #348 out of 424 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Whirlpool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00. Whirlpool's value of 0.15 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Whirlpool 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.00, based on 424 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. Whirlpool's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 is 84.9% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (WHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.99, compared to a current price of $31.97 — trading 56.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 84.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.00. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Whirlpool (WHR), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15 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 Whirlpool (WHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.97 is trading 56.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.99.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WHR:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.15 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $72.99 vs. price of $31.97 (56.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#348 of 424)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.
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