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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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.03.
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, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasacould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash-to-Debt Chart
BSP:FESA3 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash-to-Debt vs Steel Industry
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.03 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.32 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #148 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash-to-Debt too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.03 is near median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 9.31. The Steel industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 2.03 is 420.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #148 out of 601 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash-to-Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #148 out of 601 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 2.03 is 420.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.32 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 0.39, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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 Steel company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 601 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.03 is 420.5% 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 Steel industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.49, compared to a current price of R$9.89 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 420.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.03 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$9.89 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.49.
GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA3:
Cash-to-Debt: 2.03 (near median its 10-year median of 2.03)
GF Value™: R$12.49 vs. price of R$9.89 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 420.5% above the Steel median (#148 of 601)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
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