Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.22.
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, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash-to-Debt Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
XSWX:LISP vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 as of Jun. 2026. This is 62% below median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1287 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 0.22 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1287 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1287 out of 1949 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 0.22 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,949 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 56% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,236.73, compared to a current price of CHF8,255.00 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 56% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF8,255.00 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,236.73.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.22 (62% below median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: CHF12,236.73 vs. price of CHF8,255.00 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1287 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:LISP
Cash-to-Debt is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:LISP has been successfully added to your 
