Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) Cash-to-Debt: 12.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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XSWX:GAV Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV
69 GF Score
Price CHF160.00
GF Value CHF204.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Cash-to-Debt?

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV +1.59% 69 Cash-to-Debt is 12.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GAV with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF204.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks better than 79.55% 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. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.60.

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, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:GAV' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.09   Med: 10.56   Max: No Debt
Current: 12.6

During the past 13 years, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 6.09. And the median was 10.56.

XSWX:GAV's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
79.55% of 2997 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs XSWX:GAV: 12.60

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG  (XSWX:GAV) 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.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carlo Gavazzi 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.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Cash-to-Debt Chart

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.42 10.44 10.53 10.58 12.60

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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 10.53 8.23 10.58 11.17 12.60

XSWX:GAV vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Carlo Gavazzi 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.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG'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 12.60 mean?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) has a Cash-to-Debt of 12.60 as of Mar. 2026. This is 19% above median its historical median of 10.56. Over the past decade, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 6.09 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #613 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 12.60 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 10.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.09 to a high of 10,000.00. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 12.60 is 967.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #613 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #613 out of 2997 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 12.60 is 967.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 6.09 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Carlo Gavazzi 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.18, based on 2,997 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. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 12.60 is 967.8% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 12.60, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF204.07, compared to a current price of CHF160.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 12.60, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 967.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.18. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV), the current Cash-to-Debt is 12.60 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF160.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF204.07. GuruFocus considers Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GAV:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 12.60 (19% above median its 10-year median of 10.56)
  • GF Value™: CHF204.07 vs. price of CHF160.00 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 967.8% above the Industrial Products median (#613 of 2997)

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


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges GAVz:UK0QL5:UKD9N0:Germany
Address Sumpfstrasse 3, Steinhausen, CHE, CH-6312
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic control components for industrial and building automation markets. The product portfolio of the company comprises sensors, monitoring relays, timers, energy management systems, solid-state relays, safety devices, Fieldbus systems, and others. Its products are marketed through a network of sales companies and independent national distributors. It has operational footprints across Switzerland, Italy, other Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States of America, other North America, and Asia.
69GF Score

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