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Acacia ResearchACTG -0.33%67 Cash-to-Debt is 3.26 as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,951 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 66.05% 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. Acacia Research's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.26.
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, Acacia Researchcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 6.63 Max: No Debt
Current: 3.26
During the past 13 years, Acacia Research's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 6.63.
ACTG's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 66.05% of 2951
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs ACTG: 3.26
Acacia Research (NAS:ACTG) 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.
Acacia Research Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Acacia Research Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.26 as of Jun. 2026. This is 51% below median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, Acacia Research's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.61 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1002 out of 2951 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Acacia Research's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Acacia Research's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.26 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 10,000.00. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.20. Acacia Research's value of 3.26 is 171.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1002 out of 2951 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Cash-to-Debt compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1002 out of 2951 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Acacia Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.20. Acacia Research's value of 3.26 is 171.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Acacia Research's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.61 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Acacia Research 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.20, based on 2,951 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. Acacia Research's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.26 is 171.7% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.26, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.26, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 171.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.20. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.26 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
Cash-to-Debt: 3.26 (51% below median its 10-year median of 6.63)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1002 of 2951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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