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DGL GroupASX:DGL +1.85%34 Cash-to-Debt is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates ASX:DGL with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Chemicals companies, DGL Group ranks worse than 91.23% 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. DGL Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.06.
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, DGL Groupcouldn'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 DGL Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:DGL'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.06
During the past 5 years, DGL Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.16.
ASX:DGL's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 91.23% of 1562
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs ASX:DGL: 0.06
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.
DGL Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
DGL Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DGL 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DGL 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.
DGL Group Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DGL Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DGL Group'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.
DGL Group (ASX:DGL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, DGL Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1425 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is DGL Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
DGL Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.06 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.94. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. DGL Group's value of 0.06 is 91% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1425 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DGL Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DGL Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #1425 out of 1562 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places DGL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. DGL Group's value of 0.06 is 91% below this benchmark. Historically, DGL Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.67, DGL Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.67, based on 1,562 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. DGL Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.06 is 91% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DGL Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.06, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DGL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group (ASX:DGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.62, compared to a current price of A$0.28 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.06, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 91% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.67. DGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 DGL Group (ASX:DGL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.06 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 DGL Group (ASX:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.28 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.62.
GuruFocus considers DGL Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:DGL:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.06 (63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: A$0.62 vs. price of A$0.28 (55.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91% below the Chemicals median (#1425 of 1562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:DGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DGL Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics and Environmental Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemical Manufacturing segment. The Chemical Manufacturing segment produces its own range of speciality chemicals and undertakes formulation and contract manufacturing on behalf of third parties.
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