Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) Cash-to-Debt: 1.66 (As of Dec. 2025) — 453% Above Median

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XSWX:KUD Kudelski SA XSWX:KUD
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Price CHF1.32
GF Value CHF0.91
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What is Kudelski Cash-to-Debt?

Kudelski XSWX:KUD +4.78% 34 Cash-to-Debt is 1.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 453% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KUD with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF0.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,796 Software companies, Kudelski ranks worse than 57.05% 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. Kudelski's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.66.

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, Kudelski could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.

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

XSWX:KUD' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.3   Max: 1.84
Current: 1.66

During the past 13 years, Kudelski's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.30.

XSWX:KUD's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
57.05% of 2796 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.555 vs XSWX:KUD: 1.66

Kudelski  (XSWX:KUD) 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.


Kudelski Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Kudelski Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kudelski'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.

Kudelski Cash-to-Debt Chart

Kudelski Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 0.25 0.22 1.84 1.66

Kudelski Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.22 0.17 1.84 1.33 1.66

XSWX:KUD vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kudelski'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.


Kudelski Cash-to-Debt vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kudelski's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kudelski 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.

Kudelski's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Kudelski's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.66 mean?
Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.66 as of Dec. 2025. This is 453% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Kudelski's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kudelski ranks #1595 out of 2796 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Kudelski's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Kudelski's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.66 is 453% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.84. The Software industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.56. Kudelski's value of 1.66 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kudelski ranks #1595 out of 2796 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kudelski has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kudelski's Cash-to-Debt compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kudelski ranks #1595 out of 2796 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Kudelski in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.56. Kudelski's value of 1.66 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Kudelski's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Kudelski 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 a Software company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Software companies is 2.56, based on 2,796 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. Kudelski's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.66 is 35% 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 Software industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kudelski's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.66, which is 453% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kudelski stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF0.91, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.66, which is 453% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 35% below the Software industry median of 2.56. Kudelski's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 Kudelski (XSWX:KUD), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.66 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 Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudelski stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF0.91. GuruFocus considers Kudelski to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KUD:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.66 (453% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: CHF0.91 vs. price of CHF1.32 (44.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35% below the Software median (#1595 of 2796)

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


Kudelski Business Description

Other Exchanges KUDz:UK0QNQ:UKKUD:Germany
Address 22-24, Route de Geneve, P.O. Box 134, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, CHE, 1033
Kudelski SA is a Switzerland-based company. It provides digital security and access control solutions. The company's service offering is split into three segments: Core Digital Security; Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT). The Core Digital Security segment generates majority of the revenue and provides end-to-end digital and media content security, including chipset security and security labs certification. Core Digital Security also includes the Group's intellectual property activities as well as the development of new business initiatives such as watermarking, Insight and Sporfie. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from United States of America.
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