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ABBXSWX:ABBN +0.70%81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.65 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ABBN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF52.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 3,055 Industrial Products companies, ABB ranks worse than 61.28% 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. ABB's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.65.
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, ABBcouldn'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 ABB's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ABBN'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, ABB's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.59.
XSWX:ABBN's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 61.28% of 3055
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs XSWX:ABBN: 0.65
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.
ABB Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
ABB Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABB'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.
XSWX:ABBN vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ABB'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.
ABB Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ABB's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABB'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.
ABB (XSWX:ABBN) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.65 as of Jun. 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, ABB's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1872 out of 3055 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is ABB's Cash-to-Debt too high?
ABB's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.65 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.98. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.13. ABB's value of 0.65 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABB ranks #1872 out of 3055 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's Cash-to-Debt compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1872 out of 3055 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places ABB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.13. ABB's value of 0.65 is 42.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ABB's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.13, ABB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.13, based on 3,055 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. ABB's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.65 is 42.5% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABB's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.65, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (XSWX:ABBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF52.53, compared to a current price of CHF77.76 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.65, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 42.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.13. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.65 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF77.76 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF52.53.
GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABBN:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.65 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: CHF52.53 vs. price of CHF77.76 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1872 of 3055)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ABBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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