Straker (ASX:STG) Cash-to-Debt: 4.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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ASX:STG Straker Ltd ASX:STG
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What is Straker Cash-to-Debt?

Straker ASX:STG 31 Cash-to-Debt is 4.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 12.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:STG with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Straker ranks better than 82.69% 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. Straker's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.18.

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, Straker could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

ASX:STG' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 12.02   Max: No Debt
Current: 19.75

During the past 9 years, Straker's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 12.02.

ASX:STG's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
82.69% of 1069 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs ASX:STG: 19.75

Straker  (ASX:STG) 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.


Straker Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Straker Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Straker'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.

Straker Cash-to-Debt Chart

Straker Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 8.03 8.51 10.01 17.76 4.18

Straker Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 10.01 13.42 17.76 19.75 4.18

ASX:STG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Straker'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.


Straker Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Straker's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Straker 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.

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

Straker's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 4.18 mean?
Straker (ASX:STG) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.18 as of Mar. 2026. This is 65% below median its historical median of 12.02. Over the past decade, Straker's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.77 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Straker ranks #185 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Straker's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Straker's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.18 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16. Straker's value of 4.18 is 260.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Straker ranks #185 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Straker has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Straker's Cash-to-Debt compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Straker ranks #185 out of 1069 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Straker in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16. Straker's value of 4.18 is 260.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Straker's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.77 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.02 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Straker 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.16, based on 1,069 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. Straker's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.18 is 260.3% 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 Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straker's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.18, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 12.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straker (ASX:STG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.36, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.18, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.02 and 260.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.16. Straker's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Straker (ASX:STG), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.18 as of Mar. 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 Straker (ASX:STG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straker stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 63.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.36. GuruFocus considers Straker to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:STG:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 4.18 (65% below median its 10-year median of 12.02)
  • GF Value™: A$0.36 vs. price of A$0.13 (63.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 260.3% above the Business Services median (#185 of 1069)

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


Straker Business Description

Address 49 Parkway Drive, Level 2, Rosedale, Auckland, NZL, 0632
Straker Ltd is engaged in providing language services and language technology through subscriptions to its customers. The Company earns the majority of revenue from the Language Service segment. The company's geographical segments are Asia Pacific (APAC), which derives maximum revenue, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and North America (NAM).
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