ArcelorMittal (XMAD:MTS) Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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XMAD:MTS ArcelorMittal SA XMAD:MTS
67 GF Score
Price €60.64
GF Value €24.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ArcelorMittal Cash-to-Debt?

ArcelorMittal XMAD:MTS +1.92% 67 Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates XMAD:MTS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Steel companies, ArcelorMittal ranks worse than 55.41% 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. ArcelorMittal's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34.

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, ArcelorMittal couldn'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 ArcelorMittal's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

XMAD:MTS' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, ArcelorMittal's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.41.

XMAD:MTS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
55.41% of 619 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs XMAD:MTS: 0.34

ArcelorMittal  (XMAD:MTS) 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.


ArcelorMittal Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


ArcelorMittal Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ArcelorMittal'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.

ArcelorMittal Cash-to-Debt Chart

ArcelorMittal 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 0.50 0.80 0.72 0.55 0.40

ArcelorMittal Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 0.39 0.39 0.40 0.32 0.34

XMAD:MTS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ArcelorMittal'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.


ArcelorMittal Cash-to-Debt vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ArcelorMittal's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ArcelorMittal 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.

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

ArcelorMittal'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 0.34 mean?
ArcelorMittal (XMAD:MTS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 as of Jun. 2026. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, ArcelorMittal's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal ranks #343 out of 619 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is ArcelorMittal's Cash-to-Debt too high?
ArcelorMittal's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.80. The Steel industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. ArcelorMittal's value of 0.34 is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcelorMittal ranks #343 out of 619 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ArcelorMittal has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcelorMittal's Cash-to-Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal ranks #343 out of 619 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places ArcelorMittal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. ArcelorMittal's value of 0.34 is 12.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ArcelorMittal's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.39, ArcelorMittal 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 Steel company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 619 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. ArcelorMittal's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 12.8% 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 Steel industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcelorMittal's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcelorMittal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal (XMAD:MTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.13, compared to a current price of €60.64 — trading 151.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 12.8% below the Steel industry median of 0.39. ArcelorMittal's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 13 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 ArcelorMittal (XMAD:MTS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 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 ArcelorMittal (XMAD:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.64 is trading 151.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.13. GuruFocus considers ArcelorMittal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:MTS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: €24.13 vs. price of €60.64 (151.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% below the Steel median (#343 of 619)

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


ArcelorMittal Business Description

Address 24-26, Boulevard d’Avranches, Luxembourg, LUX, L-1160
ArcelorMittal SA is an integrated steel and mining company. The company's reportable operating segments include North America, Brazil, Europe, India and JVs, Sustainable Solutions, and Mining. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The Europe segment produces hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, coated products, tinplate, plate, and slab. These products are sold to customers in the automotive, general, and packaging sectors, as well as producing long products consisting of sections, wire rods, rebar, billets, blooms and wire drawing, and tubular products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and other markets.
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