Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Cash-to-Debt: 2.71 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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BAH:ABC Arab Banking Corp (BSC) BAH:ABC
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Price $0.30
GF Value $0.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt?

Arab Banking (BSC) BAH:ABC 21 Cash-to-Debt is 2.71 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates BAH:ABC with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,489 Banks companies, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks better than 65.01% 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.71.

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, Arab Banking (BSC) 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 Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:ABC' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36   Med: 2.71   Max: 5.09
Current: 2.71

During the past 13 years, Arab Banking (BSC)'s highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 5.09. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 2.71.

BAH:ABC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
65.01% of 1489 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs BAH:ABC: 2.71

Arab Banking (BSC)  (BAH:ABC) 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.


Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab Banking (BSC)'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.

Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt Chart

Arab Banking (BSC) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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Arab Banking (BSC) Quarterly 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 3.25 3.36 3.74 3.87 2.71

BAH:ABC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Banking (BSC)'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.


Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Arab Banking (BSC) Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents 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.

Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Arab Banking (BSC)'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 2.71 mean?
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.71 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.36 to 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #521 out of 1489 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt too high?
Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cash-to-Debt of 2.71 is near median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 5.09. The Banks industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 2.71 is 93.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #521 out of 1489 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Banking (BSC) has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cash-to-Debt compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #521 out of 1489 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Arab Banking (BSC) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 2.71 is 93.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Banking (BSC)'s own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.36 to 5.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Arab Banking (BSC) 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 Banks company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Banks companies is 1.40, based on 1,489 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cash-to-Debt of 2.71 is 93.6% 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 Banks industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cash-to-Debt is 2.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Banking (BSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 93.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.40. Arab Banking (BSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.71 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36. GuruFocus considers Arab Banking (BSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ABC:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2.71 (near median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.30 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.6% above the Banks median (#521 of 1489)

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


Arab Banking (BSC) Business Description

Address Road 1703, Diplomatic Area, P.O. Box 5698, Bank ABC Tower, Building 152, Block 317, Manama, BHR
Arab Banking Corp (BSC) is an international bank registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as a provider of trade finance, treasury, project & structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking as well as Islamic banking services. It operates its business across the globe, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group is organized into five operating segments: MENA subsidiaries, International wholesale banking, Group treasury, ABC Brasil, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from ABC Brasil. The company operates in Bahrain, Europe, Brasil, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Brasil.
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