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Kelsian GroupASX:KLS +0.21%93 Cash-to-Debt is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 78.59% 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. Kelsian Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.
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, Kelsian 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 Kelsian Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KLS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.15 Max: 4.25
Current: 0.13
During the past 12 years, Kelsian Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 4.25. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.15.
ASX:KLS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 78.59% of 995
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs ASX:KLS: 0.13
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.
Kelsian Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Kelsian Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelsian 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 Railroads subindustry, Kelsian 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.
Kelsian Group Cash-to-Debt vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian 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.
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Kelsian Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #782 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Kelsian Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Kelsian Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 4.25. The Transportation industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Kelsian Group's value of 0.13 is 72.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #782 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #782 out of 995 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Kelsian Group's value of 0.13 is 72.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kelsian Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Kelsian 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Transportation companies is 0.47, based on 995 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. Kelsian Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 72.3% 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 Transportation 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. Kelsian Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.05, compared to a current price of A$4.69 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 72.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.47. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 11 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.69 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.05.
GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.13 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: A$6.05 vs. price of A$4.69 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% below the Transportation median (#782 of 995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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