Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Cash-to-Debt: 1.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:CFR Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA XSWX:CFR
93 GF Score
Price CHF194.55
GF Value CHF150.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Compagnie Financiere Richemont Cash-to-Debt?

Compagnie Financiere Richemont XSWX:CFR +1.83% 93 Cash-to-Debt is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CFR with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF150.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Retail - Cyclical companies, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks better than 69.62% 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. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

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, Compagnie Financiere Richemont could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:CFR' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.23   Max: 3.71
Current: 1.28

During the past 13 years, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 3.71. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.23.

XSWX:CFR's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
69.62% of 1116 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs XSWX:CFR: 1.28

Compagnie Financiere Richemont  (XSWX:CFR) 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.


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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.

Compagnie Financiere Richemont Cash-to-Debt Chart

Compagnie Financiere Richemont Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
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Compagnie Financiere Richemont Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.19 1.10 1.28 1.13 1.28

XSWX:CFR vs TPR, SIG: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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.


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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.

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.28 mean?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.90 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #339 out of 1116 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.71. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 1.28 is 172.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #339 out of 1116 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Richemont has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Cash-to-Debt compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #339 out of 1116 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Compagnie Financiere Richemont in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 1.28 is 172.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.90 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.47, based on 1,116 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. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.28 is 172.3% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF150.29, compared to a current price of CHF194.55 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 172.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.47. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.28 as of Mar. 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF194.55 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF150.29. GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Richemont to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CFR:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: CHF150.29 vs. price of CHF194.55 (29.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 172.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#339 of 1116)

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


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Business Description

Address 50 Chemin de la Chenaie, CP 30, Bellevue, Geneva, CHE, 1293
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate with 20 brands. Jewelry and watch brands make up 87% of sales, but the group is also active in accessories, writing instruments, clothing, and online luxury retail. Richemont's Jewellery Maisons, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, account for over 70% of revenue and the vast majority of profits. Its other brands include Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, Lange & Soehne, Officine Panerai, Chloe, and Montblanc.
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