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What is Plascar Participacoes Industriais Cash-to-Debt?
Plascar Participacoes IndustriaisBSP:PLAS3 34 Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates BSP:PLAS3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks worse than 85.68% 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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
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, Plascar Participacoes Industriaiscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PLAS3'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.06.
BSP:PLAS3's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 85.68% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs BSP:PLAS3: 0.10
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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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.
BSP:PLAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #1125 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 0.10 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #1125 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plascar Participacoes Industriais has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Cash-to-Debt compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #1125 out of 1313 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Plascar Participacoes Industriais in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 0.10 is 83.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,313 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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 83.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.67, compared to a current price of R$2.59 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 83.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Mar. 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.59 is trading 61.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.67.
GuruFocus considers Plascar Participacoes Industriais to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PLAS3:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: R$6.67 vs. price of R$2.59 (61.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1125 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA is engaged in manufacturing and distributing auto parts. The company with its subsidiaries is involved in the manufacturing and sales of pieces and parts related to internal and external finishing of automotive vehicles. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing of non-automotive products, such as supermarket trolleys, multipurpose boxes, ecological pallets, and furniture. The company product portfolio includes products like includes bumpers, instrument panels, air diffusers, cup holders, side doors, door pockets, and carpets.
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