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ComputershareASX:CPU +1.16%85 Cash-to-Debt is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 800 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks worse than 69.5% 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. Computershare's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.
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, Computersharecouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Computershare's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CPU'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.75
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, Computershare's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.75. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.36.
ASX:CPU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 69.5% of 800
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.325
vs ASX:CPU: 0.75
Computershare (ASX:CPU) 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.
Computershare Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Computershare Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Computershare'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.
Computershare Cash-to-Debt vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Computershare'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.
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. This is 108% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Computershare's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #556 out of 800 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Computershare's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Computershare's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.75 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.75. The Capital Markets industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33. Computershare's value of 0.75 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #556 out of 800 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Cash-to-Debt compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #556 out of 800 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Computershare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33. Computershare's value of 0.75 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Computershare has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Capital Markets companies is 2.33, based on 800 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. Computershare's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.75 is 67.7% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.75, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.49, compared to a current price of A$41.02 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.75, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 67.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 2.33. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.75 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$41.02 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.49.
GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.75 (108% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: A$30.49 vs. price of A$41.02 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Capital Markets median (#556 of 800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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