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RTXXSWX:UTX 83 Cash-to-Debt is 0.21 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UTX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF90.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, RTX ranks worse than 82.9% 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. RTX's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.21.
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, RTXcouldn'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 RTX's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:UTX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, RTX's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.39. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.18.
XSWX:UTX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 82.9% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs XSWX:UTX: 0.21
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.
RTX Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
RTX Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTX'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, RTX'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.
RTX Cash-to-Debt vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, RTX's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTX'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.
RTX (XSWX:UTX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.21 as of Jun. 2026. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, RTX's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.11 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, RTX ranks #286 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is RTX's Cash-to-Debt too high?
RTX's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.21 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.39. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.05. RTX's value of 0.21 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTX ranks #286 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RTX has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTX's Cash-to-Debt compare to GE and BA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, RTX ranks #286 out of 345 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places RTX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.05. RTX's value of 0.21 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, RTX's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.11 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.05, RTX 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.05, based on 345 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. RTX's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.21 is 80% 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 Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTX's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.21, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTX stock overvalued right now?
RTX (XSWX:UTX) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.21. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF90.94, compared to a current price of CHF125.59 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.21, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 80% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.05. RTX's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 RTX (XSWX:UTX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.21 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 RTX (XSWX:UTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF125.59 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF90.94.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UTX:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.21 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: CHF90.94 vs. price of CHF125.59 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#286 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure across three segments, mostly as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt & Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.
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