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Astral FoodsALFDF 84 Cash-to-Debt is 4.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 393% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates ALFDF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks better than 78.02% 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. Astral Foods's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49.
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, Astral Foodscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Foods's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ALFDF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.91 Max: 27.28
Current: 4.49
During the past 13 years, Astral Foods's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 27.28. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.91.
ALFDF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 78.02% of 1943
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs ALFDF: 4.49
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.
Astral Foods Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Astral Foods Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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, Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.49 as of Mar. 2026. This is 393% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Astral Foods' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 27.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #427 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Astral Foods' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Astral Foods' current Cash-to-Debt of 4.49 is 393% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 27.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Astral Foods' value of 4.49 is 780.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #427 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Cash-to-Debt compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #427 out of 1943 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Astral Foods in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Astral Foods' value of 4.49 is 780.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Astral Foods' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.18 to 27.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Astral Foods 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 0.51, based on 1,943 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. Astral Foods's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.49 is 780.4% 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 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.49, which is 393% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 4.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.06, compared to a current price of $7.39 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.49, which is 393% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 780.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.51. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (ALFDF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.49 as of Mar. 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 Astral Foods (ALFDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.39 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.06.
Key valuation signals for ALFDF:
Cash-to-Debt: 4.49 (393% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $7.06 vs. price of $7.39 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 780.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#427 of 1943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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