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Public PowerATH:PPC -0.91%73 Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates ATH:PPC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Public Power ranks better than 69.69% 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. Public Power's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.68.
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, Public Powercouldn'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 Public Power's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:PPC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, Public Power's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.23.
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.
Public Power Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Public Power Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Power'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Public Power'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.
Public Power Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Public Power's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Power'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.
Public Power (ATH:PPC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 as of Jun. 2026. This is 196% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Public Power's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #137 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Public Power's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Public Power's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.68. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. Public Power's value of 0.68 is 209.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Power ranks #137 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Power has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Power's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #137 out of 452 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Public Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. Public Power's value of 0.68 is 209.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Power's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Public Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.22, based on 452 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. Public Power's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 is 209.1% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Power's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power (ATH:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.13, compared to a current price of €21.70 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 209.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.22. Public Power's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.70 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.13.
GuruFocus considers Public Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:PPC:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.68 (196% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: €14.13 vs. price of €21.70 (53.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#137 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Power Corp SA is a public electric utility company with the Hellenic Republic as its main shareholder. The company is involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates a variety of power plants, including natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar plants. PPC majorly generates electricity from its thermal energy facilities. The company is divided into segments including Production/Supply, which includes production from lignite, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, as well as lignite mining in support of production and supply activities in Greece and Romania. Other segments include the Distribution network and others.
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