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AEP PlantationsAEPLF 78 Cash-to-Debt is 471.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 212.13. GuruFocus rates AEPLF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,914 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AEP Plantations ranks better than 94.31% 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. AEP Plantations's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 471.01.
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, AEP Plantationscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for AEP Plantations's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
AEPLF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 212.13 Max: 2675.89
Current: 471.45
During the past 13 years, AEP Plantations's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2675.89. The lowest was 3.47. And the median was 212.13.
AEPLF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 94.31% of 1914
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs AEPLF: 471.45
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.
AEP Plantations Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
AEP Plantations Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AEP Plantations'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 Farm Products subindustry, AEP Plantations'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.
AEP Plantations Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AEP Plantations's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AEP Plantations'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.
AEP Plantations (AEPLF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 471.01 as of Dec. 2025. This is 122% above median its historical median of 212.13. Over the past decade, AEP Plantations' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 3.47 to 2,675.89. According to the industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #109 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is AEP Plantations' Cash-to-Debt too high?
AEP Plantations' current Cash-to-Debt of 471.01 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 212.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 2,675.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. AEP Plantations' value of 471.01 is 94102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #109 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AEP Plantations has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEP Plantations' Cash-to-Debt compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #109 out of 1914 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places AEP Plantations in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. AEP Plantations' value of 471.01 is 94102% above this benchmark. Historically, AEP Plantations' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 3.47 to 2,675.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 212.13 vs. the industry median of 0.50, AEP Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,914 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. AEP Plantations's current Cash-to-Debt of 471.01 is 94102% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEP Plantations's current Cash-to-Debt is 471.01, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 212.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEP Plantations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations (AEPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.39, compared to a current price of $3.16 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 471.01, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 212.13 and 94102% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. AEP Plantations' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 AEP Plantations (AEPLF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 471.01 as of Dec. 2025. 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 AEP Plantations (AEPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.16 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.39.
GuruFocus considers AEP Plantations to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEPLF:
Cash-to-Debt: 471.01 (122% above median its 10-year median of 212.13)
GF Value™: $1.39 vs. price of $3.16 (127.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94102% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#109 of 1914)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AEPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AEP Plantations PLC, formerly Anglo-Eastern Plantations PLC is engaged in the production and processing of palm oil and rubber. The company's segments include CPO (Crude Palm Oil), palm kernel and FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunches), Rubber, Shell nut, Biomass products, Biogas products, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the CPO, palm kernel, and FFB segment. The company's geographical segments include Indonesia and Malaysia, out of which Indonesia is further classified in North Sumatera, Bengkulu, South Sumatera, Riau, Bangka and Kalimantan. The majority of the revenue is generated from Indonesia.
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