Science Group (LSE:SAG) Cash-to-Debt : 1.94 (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Science Group 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. Science Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.94.

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, Science Group could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023.

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

LSE:SAG' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.84 Max: 2.9
Current: 1.94

During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.84.

LSE:SAG's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
60.53% of 1064 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs LSE:SAG: 1.94

Science Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

The historical data trend for Science Group'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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Science Group Cash-to-Debt Chart

Science Group Annual Data

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Cash-to-Debt

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0.79

1.55

2.20

2.90

1.94

Science Group Semi-Annual Data
	Jun14	Dec14	Jun15	Dec15	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23
Cash-to-Debt	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.20	2.39	2.90	1.81	1.94

Competitive Comparison of Science Group's Cash-to-Debt

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.

Science Group's Cash-to-Debt Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Science Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.

Science Group 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.

Science Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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)
	=	32.83	/	(1.826	+	15.075)
	=	1.94

Science Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 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)
	=	32.83	/	(1.826	+	15.075)
	=	1.94

Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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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Science Group (LSE:SAG) Business Description

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Harston Mill, Harston, Cambridge, GBR, CB22 7GG

Website

https://www.sciencegroup.com

Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. The company operates in three segments: Services Operating Business, Product Operating Business, and Freehold Properties. Services Operating Business includes all consultancy fees, and other revenue includes recharged materials, expenses, and licenses. Product Operating Business includes sales of chips and modules which are incorporated into digital radios. The Freehold Properties segment includes the results for the two freehold properties. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Other European Countries, North America, and Asia, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.

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