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thyssenkrupp AGXSWX:TKA 48 Cash-to-Debt is 4.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TKA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Conglomerates companies, thyssenkrupp AG ranks better than 82.54% 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. thyssenkrupp AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.76.
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, thyssenkrupp AGcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for thyssenkrupp AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TKA'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 3.94 Max: No Debt
Current: 4.76
During the past 13 years, thyssenkrupp AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 3.94.
XSWX:TKA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 82.54% of 544
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs XSWX:TKA: 4.76
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) 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.
thyssenkrupp AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
thyssenkrupp AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for thyssenkrupp 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG Cash-to-Debt vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, thyssenkrupp AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.76 as of Mar. 2026. This is 21% above median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, thyssenkrupp AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.54 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #95 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is thyssenkrupp AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
thyssenkrupp AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.76 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 10,000.00. The Conglomerates industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 4.76 is 912.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #95 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, thyssenkrupp AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does thyssenkrupp AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #95 out of 544 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places thyssenkrupp AG in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 4.76 is 912.8% above this benchmark. Historically, thyssenkrupp AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.54 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 0.47, thyssenkrupp AG 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Conglomerates companies is 0.47, based on 544 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. thyssenkrupp AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.76 is 912.8% 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 Conglomerates industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. thyssenkrupp AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.76, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is thyssenkrupp AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.90, compared to a current price of CHF12.64 — trading 224.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.76, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 912.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.47. thyssenkrupp AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.76 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.64 is trading 224.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.90.
GuruFocus considers thyssenkrupp AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TKA:
Cash-to-Debt: 4.76 (21% above median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: CHF3.90 vs. price of CHF12.64 (224.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 912.8% above the Conglomerates median (#95 of 544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.
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