Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) Cash-to-Debt: 0.20 (As of Mar. 2021) — 1900% Above Median

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What is Yong Thai PCL Cash-to-Debt?

Yong Thai PCL BKK:YCI-R 4 Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 as of Mar. 2021, which is 1900% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates BKK:YCI-R with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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. Yong Thai PCL's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 was 0.20.

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, Yong Thai PCL couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021.

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

BKK:YCI-R' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.01   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, Yong Thai PCL's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.

BKK:YCI-R's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.69 vs BKK:YCI-R: 0.20

Yong Thai PCL  (BKK:YCI-R) 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.


Yong Thai PCL Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Yong Thai PCL Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yong Thai PCL'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.

Yong Thai PCL Cash-to-Debt Chart

Yong Thai PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.01

Yong Thai PCL Quarterly Data
Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21
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 0.93 0.19 0.12 1.30 0.20

BKK:YCI-R vs APD, DD, DOW: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Yong Thai PCL'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.


Yong Thai PCL Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yong Thai PCL's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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



Yong Thai PCL 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.

Yong Thai PCL's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

Yong Thai PCL's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 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 0.20 mean?
Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 as of Mar. 2021. This is 1900% above median its historical median of 0.01.
Is Yong Thai PCL's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Yong Thai PCL's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 1900% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Yong Thai PCL's value of 0.20 is 71% below this industry median. Overall, Yong Thai PCL has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yong Thai PCL's Cash-to-Debt compare to APD and DD?
Yong Thai PCL's Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Yong Thai PCL's value of 0.20 is 71% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Yong Thai PCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.69, based on 1,586 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. Yong Thai PCL's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 71% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yong Thai PCL's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 1900% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yong Thai PCL stock overvalued right now?
Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 1900% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 71% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.69. Yong Thai PCL's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 as of Mar. 2021. 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.

Yong Thai PCL Business Description

Address South Sathorn Road, No. 1 Empire Tower, 27th Floor, Room 2701-3, 2712-14, Yannawa Sub District, Sathorn District, Bangkok, THA, 10120
Yong Thai PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the production of industrial chemicals. It has a single reportable segment which is the Business concerning zirconium production. Its business operation is located in Thailand. The products offered by the company include Zirconium Silicate, Zircon Flour, Zircon Sand, Liquid Acid, Sulphur, and Aluminium Hydroxide.