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K+S AGXSWX:SDF 71 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SDF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Agriculture companies, K+S AG ranks better than 64.68% 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. K+S AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was No Debt (1).
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, K+S AGcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SDF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, K+S AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was No Debt.
XSWX:SDF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 64.68% of 252
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.655
vs XSWX:SDF: 1.21
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.
K+S AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
K+S AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K+S 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:SDF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S 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.
K+S AG Cash-to-Debt vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
K+S AG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
K+S AG had no debt (1).
* 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.
What does a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #89 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
K+S AG's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #89 out of 252 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #89 out of 252 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts K+S AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.66. Historically, K+S AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 0.66, 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. 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 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1). The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.15, compared to a current price of CHF13.36 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF13.36 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.15.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDF:
Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: CHF12.15 vs. price of CHF13.36 (10% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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