Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes (BSP:SCAR3) Cash-to-Debt: 0.94 (As of Jun. 2026) — 327% Above Median

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BSP:SCAR3 Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes SA BSP:SCAR3
57 GF Score
Price R$12.55
GF Value R$8.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Cash-to-Debt?

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes BSP:SCAR3 -1.18% 57 Cash-to-Debt is 0.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 327% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates BSP:SCAR3 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,742 Real Estate companies, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes ranks better than 72.85% 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. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.94.

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, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes couldn'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 Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SCAR3' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.

BSP:SCAR3's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
72.85% of 1742 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.25 vs BSP:SCAR3: 0.94

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes  (BSP:SCAR3) 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.


Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes'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.

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Cash-to-Debt Chart

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.10 0.24 0.24 0.59

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.31 0.30 0.59 0.47 0.94

BSP:SCAR3 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes'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.


Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Cash-to-Debt vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes 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.

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes'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 0.94 mean?
Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes (BSP:SCAR3) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.94 as of Jun. 2026. This is 327% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes ranks #473 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.94 is 327% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.94. The Real Estate industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.25. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' value of 0.94 is 276% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes ranks #473 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' Cash-to-Debt compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes ranks #473 out of 1742 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.25. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' value of 0.94 is 276% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Real Estate companies is 0.25, based on 1,742 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. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.94 is 276% 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 Real Estate industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.94, which is 327% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes (BSP:SCAR3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.38, compared to a current price of R$12.55 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.94, which is 327% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 276% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.25. Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes (BSP:SCAR3), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.94 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 Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes (BSP:SCAR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$12.55 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.38. GuruFocus considers Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SCAR3:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.94 (327% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: R$8.38 vs. price of R$12.55 (49.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 276% above the Real Estate median (#473 of 1742)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SCAR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes Business Description

Address 153, Rua Dr. Eduardo de Souza Aranha, 12th Floor, Vila Nova Conceicao, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 4543904
Sao Carlos Empreend E Participacoes SA is a commercial real estate investment companies in Brazil. It is primarily involved in the management of own or third-party real estate projects, including shopping malls; purchase and sale of completed or under construction residential and office properties, land or undivided interests in the properties; property leasing; operation of short-term parking lots and others. Geographically, the group owns and operates a portfolio of high-rise office buildings and convenience centers in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The company recognizes revenue from the sale of properties.
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