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Sika AGXSWX:SIKA -1.30%89 Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF215.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks worse than 86.7% 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. Sika AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.10.
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, Sika AGcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sika AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIKA'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.19 Max: 1.61
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Sika AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.19.
XSWX:SIKA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 86.7% of 1587
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.68
vs XSWX:SIKA: 0.10
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.
Sika AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Sika AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sika 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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Sika AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1376 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Sika AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sika AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.61. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. Sika AG's value of 0.10 is 85.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1376 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #1376 out of 1587 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Sika AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. Sika AG's value of 0.10 is 85.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.68, Sika 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.68, based on 1,587 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. Sika AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 85.3% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sika AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF215.74, compared to a current price of CHF189.55 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 85.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.68. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 9 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF189.55 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF215.74.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: CHF215.74 vs. price of CHF189.55 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% below the Chemicals median (#1376 of 1587)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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