ASTO (Astro Communications) Cash-to-Debt: 0.00 (As of . 20)

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What is Astro Communications Cash-to-Debt?

Astro Communications ASTO Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of . 20.

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. Astro Communications's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00.

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, Astro Communications couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in . 20.

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

ASTO's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Astro Communications  (OTCPK:ASTO) 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.

Astro Communications Cash-to-Debt Related Terms

Astro Communications Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astro Communications'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.

Astro Communications Cash-to-Debt Chart

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ASTO vs BOXS, VEND, PMTS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Astro Communications'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.

Astro Communications Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Astro Communications's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


Astro Communications 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.

Astro Communications's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Do not have enough data to calculate Cash to Debt ratio.

Astro Communications's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Do not have enough data to calculate Cash to Debt ratio.

* 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 0.00 mean?
Astro Communications (ASTO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 as of . 20.
Is Astro Communications' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Astro Communications' current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00.
How does Astro Communications' Cash-to-Debt compare to BOXS and VEND?
Astro Communications' Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. 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 1.17, based on 3,045 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. 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 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astro Communications's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Communications stock overvalued right now?
Astro Communications (ASTO) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.00. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. 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 Astro Communications (ASTO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

Astro Communications Business Description

Address 59 North 5th Street, Saddle Brook, NJ, USA, 07663
Astro Communications Inc is engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing strobe lights for industrial surface inspection systems. The company operates through its subsidiaries Unilux, Inc, Astro Well Servicing Inc, and Unilux GmbH. The product portfolio includes handheld strobes, fixed-mount strobes, UV strobes, specialty strobes, and edge tech.