Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Cash-to-Debt: 7.60 (As of Jun. 2026) — 463% Above Median

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ASX:LRK Lark Distilling Co Ltd ASX:LRK
41 GF Score
Price A$0.85
GF Value A$0.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lark Distilling Co Cash-to-Debt?

Lark Distilling Co ASX:LRK 41 Cash-to-Debt is 7.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 463% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks better than 78.71% 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. Lark Distilling Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.60.

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Lark Distilling Co could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

ASX:LRK' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 1.35   Max: 11.17
Current: 7.6

During the past 13 years, Lark Distilling Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 11.17. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 1.35.

ASX:LRK's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
78.71% of 202 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.455 vs ASX:LRK: 7.60

Lark Distilling Co  (ASX:LRK) 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.


Lark Distilling Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Lark Distilling Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co'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.

Lark Distilling Co Cash-to-Debt Chart

Lark Distilling Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt
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Lark Distilling Co Semi-Annual Data
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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 1.08 12.22 11.17 8.74 7.60

ASX:LRK vs BF.B: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.


Lark Distilling Co Cash-to-Debt vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Lark Distilling Co 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.

Lark Distilling Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Lark Distilling Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 as of Jun. 2026. This is 463% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Lark Distilling Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 11.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #43 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 is 463% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 11.17. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Lark Distilling Co's value of 7.60 is 1570.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #43 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #43 out of 202 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Lark Distilling Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46. Lark Distilling Co's value of 7.60 is 1570.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lark Distilling Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 11.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Lark Distilling Co has consistently been above 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.46, based on 202 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. Lark Distilling Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.60 is 1570.3% above 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60, which is 463% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.89, compared to a current price of A$0.85 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60, which is 463% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 1570.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.46. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Cash-to-Debt is 7.60 as of Jun. 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.85 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.89. GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 7.60 (463% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: A$0.89 vs. price of A$0.85 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1570.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#43 of 202)

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


Lark Distilling Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LRKKF:USA
Address 91-93 Macquarie Street, Level 1, Hobart, TAS, AUS, 7000
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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