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Micron TechnologyXSWX:MU +2.92%77 Cash-to-Debt is 4.08 as of May. 2026, which is 321% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF473.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Semiconductors companies, Micron Technology ranks better than 64.46% 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. Micron Technology's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.08.
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, Micron Technologycould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Micron Technology's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MU'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.97 Max: 4.08
Current: 4.08
During the past 13 years, Micron Technology's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 4.08. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.97.
XSWX:MU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 64.46% of 1027
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs XSWX:MU: 4.08
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.
Micron Technology Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Micron Technology Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micron Technology'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:MU vs AMD, INTC, AVGO: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Micron Technology'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.
Micron Technology Cash-to-Debt vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Micron Technology's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micron Technology'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.
Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.08 as of May. 2026. This is 321% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Micron Technology's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.31 to 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #365 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Micron Technology's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Micron Technology's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.08 is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 4.08. The Semiconductors industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.66. Micron Technology's value of 4.08 is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #365 out of 1027 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Micron Technology has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Technology's Cash-to-Debt compare to AMD and INTC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #365 out of 1027 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Micron Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.66. Micron Technology's value of 4.08 is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Micron Technology's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.31 to 4.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Micron Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Semiconductors companies is 1.66, based on 1,027 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. Micron Technology's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.08 is 145.8% 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 Semiconductors industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micron Technology's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.08, which is 321% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF473.97, compared to a current price of CHF796.20 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.08, which is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 145.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.66. Micron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.08 as of May. 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF796.20 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF473.97.
GuruFocus considers Micron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MU:
Cash-to-Debt: 4.08 (321% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: CHF473.97 vs. price of CHF796.20 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.8% above the Semiconductors median (#365 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
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