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Ems-Chemie Holding AGXSWX:EMSN +2.86%73 Cash-to-Debt is 18.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 21.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EMSN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF581.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks better than 85.43% 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.63.
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, Ems-Chemie Holding AGcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EMSN'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.74 Med: 21.4 Max: 59.16
Current: 18.63
During the past 13 years, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 59.16. The lowest was 5.74. And the median was 21.40.
XSWX:EMSN's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 85.43% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs XSWX:EMSN: 18.63
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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:EMSN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) has a Cash-to-Debt of 18.63 as of Dec. 2025. This is 13% below median its historical median of 21.40. Over the past decade, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 5.74 to 59.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #231 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 18.63 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.74 to a high of 59.16. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 18.63 is 2680.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #231 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #231 out of 1585 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 18.63 is 2680.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 5.74 to 59.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.40 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.67, based on 1,585 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 18.63 is 2680.6% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 18.63, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 21.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF581.08, compared to a current price of CHF791.00 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 18.63, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.40 and 2680.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.67. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN), the current Cash-to-Debt is 18.63 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF791.00 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF581.08.
GuruFocus considers Ems-Chemie Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EMSN:
Cash-to-Debt: 18.63 (13% below median its 10-year median of 21.40)
GF Value™: CHF581.08 vs. price of CHF791.00 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2680.6% above the Chemicals median (#231 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EMSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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