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VBXASX:VBX +11.84%5 Cash-to-Debt is 7.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 535.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:VBX with a GF Score™ of 5/100. Among 2,610 Metals & Mining companies, VBX ranks worse than 60.42% 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. VBX's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.51.
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, VBXcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for VBX's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VBX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 535 Max: 1054.22
Current: 7.51
During the past 3 years, VBX's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1054.22. The lowest was 7.51. And the median was 535.00.
ASX:VBX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 60.42% of 2610
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.885
vs ASX:VBX: 7.51
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.
VBX Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
VBX Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VBX'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.
ASX:VBX vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, VBX'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.
VBX Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, VBX's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VBX'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.
VBX (ASX:VBX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 7.51 as of Dec. 2025. This is 99% below median its historical median of 535.00. Over the past decade, VBX's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 7.51 to 1,054.22. According to the industry distribution chart, VBX ranks #1577 out of 2610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is VBX's Cash-to-Debt too high?
VBX's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.51 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 535.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 1,054.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.89. VBX's value of 7.51 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VBX ranks #1577 out of 2610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VBX has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBX's Cash-to-Debt compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, VBX ranks #1577 out of 2610 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places VBX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.89. VBX's value of 7.51 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, VBX's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 7.51 to 1,054.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 535.00 vs. the industry median of 33.89, VBX 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 33.89, based on 2,610 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. VBX's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.51 is 77.8% 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 33.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VBX's current Cash-to-Debt is 7.51, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 535.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBX stock overvalued right now?
VBX (ASX:VBX) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 7.51. The current Cash-to-Debt is 7.51, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 535.00 and 77.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.89. VBX's overall GF Score™ is 5/100. 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 VBX (ASX:VBX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 7.51 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.
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