McPherson's (ASX:MCP) Cash-to-Debt: 0.83 (As of Jun. 2026) — 80% Above Median

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ASX:MCP McPherson's Ltd ASX:MCP
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What is McPherson's Cash-to-Debt?

McPherson's ASX:MCP +4.35% 32 Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates ASX:MCP with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McPherson's ranks better than 58.76% 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. McPherson's's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.83.

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, McPherson's couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

ASX:MCP' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.46   Max: 1.3
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, McPherson's's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.46.

ASX:MCP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
58.76% of 1947 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs ASX:MCP: 0.83

McPherson's  (ASX:MCP) 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.


McPherson's Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


McPherson's Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McPherson's'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.

McPherson's Cash-to-Debt Chart

McPherson's Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.28 1.25 1.30 0.83

McPherson's Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 1.25 1.43 1.30 2.46 0.83

ASX:MCP vs PG, CL, EL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, McPherson's'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.


McPherson's Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McPherson's's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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McPherson's 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.

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

McPherson's'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 0.83 mean?
McPherson's (ASX:MCP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, McPherson's' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, McPherson's ranks #803 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is McPherson's' Cash-to-Debt too high?
McPherson's' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. McPherson's' value of 0.83 is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McPherson's ranks #803 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McPherson's has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McPherson's' Cash-to-Debt compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McPherson's ranks #803 out of 1947 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts McPherson's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. McPherson's' value of 0.83 is 66% above this benchmark. Historically, McPherson's' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.28 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.50, McPherson's 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,947 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. McPherson's's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 is 66% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McPherson's's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McPherson's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McPherson's (ASX:MCP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.25, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 66% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. McPherson's' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 McPherson's (ASX:MCP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 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 McPherson's (ASX:MCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McPherson's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.25. GuruFocus considers McPherson's to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MCP:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.83 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: A$0.25 vs. price of A$0.12 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#803 of 1947)

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


McPherson's Business Description

Address 105 Vanessa Street, Kingsgrove, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2208
McPherson's Ltd supplies Health, Wellness, and Beauty products. It distributes beauty care, hair care, skincare, vitamins, supplements, and personal care items such as facial wipes, cotton pads, and foot comfort products. Some of its brands include Dr. LeWinn's, A'kin, Manicare, Lady Jayne, Swisspers, Fusion Health, Oriental Botanicals, and Maseur. The company also manages a small number of brands for agency partners. Manufacturing of the products is outsourced to various suppliers, predominantly in Asia and Australia. Its operating segments are Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), which derive maximum revenue.
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