Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) Cash-to-Debt: 0.47 (As of Jan. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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ASX:BGP Briscoe Group Ltd ASX:BGP
77 GF Score
Price A$3.70
GF Value A$5.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Briscoe Group Cash-to-Debt?

Briscoe Group ASX:BGP 77 Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 as of Jan. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates ASX:BGP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Briscoe Group ranks better than 50.45% 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. Briscoe Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.47.

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, Briscoe Group couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026.

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

ASX:BGP' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.52   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Briscoe Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.52.

ASX:BGP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
50.45% of 1118 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs ASX:BGP: 0.47

Briscoe Group  (ASX:BGP) 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.


Briscoe Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Briscoe Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Briscoe Group'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.

Briscoe Group Cash-to-Debt Chart

Briscoe Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.53 0.61 0.52 0.47

Briscoe Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.61 0.46 0.52 0.43 0.47

ASX:BGP vs DDS, M: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Briscoe Group'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.


Briscoe Group Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Briscoe Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


ASX:BGP
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Briscoe Group 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.

Briscoe Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Briscoe Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 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 0.47 mean?
Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.47 as of Jan. 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Briscoe Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #554 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Briscoe Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Briscoe Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.47 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 10,000.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Briscoe Group's value of 0.47 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #554 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Briscoe Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Briscoe Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #554 out of 1118 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Briscoe Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Briscoe Group's value of 0.47 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Briscoe Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Briscoe Group has consistently been at 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.47, based on 1,118 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. Briscoe Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.47 is 0% at 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Briscoe Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.47, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Briscoe Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.09, compared to a current price of A$3.70 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.47, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 0% at the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.47. Briscoe Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 as of Jan. 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.70 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.09. GuruFocus considers Briscoe Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:BGP:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.47 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: A$5.09 vs. price of A$3.70 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Retail - Cyclical median (#554 of 1118)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Briscoe Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BGP:New Zealand
Address 1 Taylors Road, Morningside, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1025
Briscoe Group Ltd is one of New Zealand's retailing groups, operating homeware and sporting goods stores. It operates under three brand names: Briscoes Homeware, Living & Giving, and Rebel Sport. The company's operating segments include Homeware and Sporting Goods. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Homeware segment.
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