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Hochtief AGXSWX:HOT -7.31%72 Cash-to-Debt is 0.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF167.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks better than 85.46% 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. Hochtief AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.90.
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, Hochtief AGcouldn'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 Hochtief AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HOT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 6.43 Max: 14.04
Current: 12.53
During the past 13 years, Hochtief AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 14.04. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 6.43.
XSWX:HOT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 85.46% of 1775
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs XSWX:HOT: 12.53
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.
Hochtief AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Hochtief AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.90 as of Jun. 2026. This is 86% below median its historical median of 6.43. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.76 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #258 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Hochtief AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Hochtief AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.90 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 14.04. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Hochtief AG's value of 0.90 is 30.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #258 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #258 out of 1775 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Hochtief AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Hochtief AG's value of 0.90 is 30.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.76 to 14.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Hochtief 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 Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.69, based on 1,775 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. Hochtief AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.90 is 30.4% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.90, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF167.69, compared to a current price of CHF367.60 — trading 119.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.90, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 30.4% above the Construction industry median of 0.69. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.90 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF367.60 is trading 119.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF167.69.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.90 (86% below median its 10-year median of 6.43)
GF Value™: CHF167.69 vs. price of CHF367.60 (119.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% above the Construction median (#258 of 1775)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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