APTY (APT Systems) Cash-to-Debt: 0.07 (As of Oct. 2018)

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What is APT Systems Cash-to-Debt?

APT Systems APTY Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 as of Oct. 2018.

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. APT Systems's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was 0.07.

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, APT Systems couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018.

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

APTY's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

APT Systems  (OTCPK:APTY) 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.


APT Systems Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


APT Systems Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APT Systems'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.

APT Systems Cash-to-Debt Chart

APT Systems Annual Data
Trend Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.38 0.02 0.01 0.09 0.19

APT Systems Quarterly Data
Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.19 0.08 0.05 0.07

APTY vs CLIS, AVOI, ISGN: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, APT Systems'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.


APT Systems Cash-to-Debt vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, APT Systems's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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



APT Systems 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.

APT Systems's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2018 is calculated as:

APT Systems's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 mean?
APT Systems (APTY) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 as of Oct. 2018.
Is APT Systems' Cash-to-Debt too high?
APT Systems' current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07. The Software industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.52. APT Systems' value of 0.07 is 97.2% below this industry median.
How does APT Systems' Cash-to-Debt compare to CLIS and AVOI?
APT Systems' Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.52. APT Systems' value of 0.07 is 97.2% below this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Software companies is 2.52, based on 2,852 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. APT Systems's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 is 97.2% below 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 Software industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APT Systems's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APT Systems stock overvalued right now?
APT Systems (APTY) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 and 97.2% below the Software industry median of 2.52. 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 APT Systems (APTY), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 as of Oct. 2018. 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.

APT Systems Business Description

Address 505 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
APT Systems Inc operates as a Fintech company to engage in the creation of financial platforms and financial apps, and imagines new visual solutions for charting the financial markets. It is focused on building a financial ecosystem around the Verifundr escrow system, which is a payment distribution platform that can include smart contracts and a subscription trading service that is backed by a true stablecoin named Spera (SPRA). The company is also developing credentials for verifying and reporting on an accredited investor's status.