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KWSAT SE KGaAXSWX:KWS 80 Cash-to-Debt is 6.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1420% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.05. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 81.35% 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. KWSAT SE KGaA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.23.
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, KWSAT SE KGaAcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KWS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.41 Max: 6.23
Current: 6.23
During the past 13 years, KWSAT SE KGaA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 6.23. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.41.
XSWX:KWS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 81.35% of 252
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs XSWX:KWS: 6.23
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.
KWSAT SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA'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:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA'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.
KWSAT SE KGaA Cash-to-Debt vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA'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.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 6.23 as of Mar. 2026. This is 1420% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #47 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 6.23 is 1420% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 6.23. The Agriculture industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.63. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 6.23 is 888.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #47 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash-to-Debt compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #47 out of 252 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.63. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 6.23 is 888.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 6.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.63, KWSAT SE KGaA 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 Agriculture company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Agriculture companies is 0.63, based on 252 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. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 6.23 is 888.9% 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 Agriculture industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt is 6.23, which is 1420% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 6.23. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.05, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 6.23, which is 1420% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 888.9% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.63. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 6.23 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF66.70 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.05.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:
Cash-to-Debt: 6.23 (1420% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: CHF55.05 vs. price of CHF66.70 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 888.9% above the Agriculture median (#47 of 252)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA breeds and distributes agriculture seeds internationally. The segments of the company focus on sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, and corporates. The company works on breeding new varieties and seed multiplication to produce the results for farmers. Plants and seeds are monitored at different stages of the lifecycle to ensure high quality. Products, processes, and consulting are marketed to farmers as certain expertise is needed in different regions of the world. The company generates key revenue from Sugarbeet and Corn.
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