Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Cash-to-Debt : 0.19 (As of Jun. 2016)

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What is Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash-to-Debt?

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. Dreamworks Animation SKG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was 0.19.

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, Dreamworks Animation SKG couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

DWA's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked ^*
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dreamworks Animation SKG'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.

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Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash-to-Debt Chart

Dreamworks Animation SKG Annual Data

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0.36

0.32

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0.31

Dreamworks Animation SKG Quarterly Data
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Cash-to-Debt	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.20	0.23	0.31	0.23	0.19

Competitive Comparison of Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

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Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash-to-Debt falls into.

Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Total Debt
	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
	=	110.814	/	(0	+	360)
	=	0.31

Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	Total Debt
	=	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	/	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
	=	75.145	/	(0	+	403.665)
	=	0.19

Dreamworks Animation SKG (NAS:DWA) 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.

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Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Business Description

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http://www.dreamworksanimation.com

Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc is a Delaware Corporation incorporated on October 28, 2004. The Company creates and exploits family entertainment, including animated feature films, television series and specials, live entertainment properties and related consumer products. The Company operates through the following segments: Feature Films which consists of the development, production and exploitation of feature films in the theatrical, television, home entertainment and digital markets; Television Series and Specials which consists of the development, production and exploitation of television, direct-to-video and other non-theatrical content in the television, home entertainment and digital markets; Consumer Products which consists of merchandising and licensing activities related to the exploitation of its intellectual property rights; and All Other which consists of all other segments, primarily ATV and live performances. It has released a total of 27 animated feature films, including the franchise properties Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. In addition to the creation of feature films, it is engaged in a number of initiatives to more fully exploit its franchise and other properties. One of these initiatives is the development and production of episodic series. The Company has recently entered into long-term agreements with Netflix and certain foreign television broadcasters to deliver existing and future series over the next several years. It conducts its business in two studios: in Glendale, California and in Redwood City, California. It is currently producing six animated feature films for release in 2014 and 2015. Its films and other projects compete on a broad level with all forms of entertainment and other consumer leisure activities. Its competition for film audiences generally comes from other wide-release "event" films released into the theatrical market at or near the same time as its films.

Executives

Lucian Grainge	director	C/O ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC., 3100 OCEAN PARK BLVD, SANTA MONICA CA 90405
Fazal F Merchant	officer: Chief Financial Officer	2230 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Steven A Adams	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	2260 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO X1 90245
Jeffrey Katzenberg	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer	C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC. 1000 FLOWER STREET GLENDALE CA 91201
Michael J Montgomery	director	100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 400 SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Thomas E Freston	director	VIACOM INC., 1515 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10036
Jason Kilar	director	208 S. AKARD ST, DALLAS TX 75202
Mary Agnes Wilderotter	director	115 ALPINE TERRACE, OAKLAND CA 94618
Mellody L Hobson	director	C/O TELLABS, 1415 W DIEHL RD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
Michael Francis	officer: Chief Global Brand Officer	6501 LEGACY DRIVE, PLANO TX 75024
Lewis W Coleman	director, officer: Vice Chairman
Mark Zoradi	officer: Chief Operating Officer	C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC., 1000 FLOWER STREET, GLENDALE CA 91201
Roger A Enrico	director
Judson C Green	director	C/O NAVTEQ CORPORATION, 222 MERCHANDISE MART #900, CHICAGO IL 60554
Von Der Heyden Karl M	director	25 CENTRAL PARK WEST, #24K, NEW YORK NY 10023