Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Cash-to-Debt: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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BUE:TECO2 Telecom Argentina SA BUE:TECO2
81 GF Score
Price ARS4,315.00
GF Value ARS3,300.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Cash-to-Debt?

Telecom Argentina BUE:TECO2 -0.40% 81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,300.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks worse than 62.29% 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. Telecom Argentina's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

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, Telecom Argentina couldn'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 Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:TECO2' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.69
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, Telecom Argentina's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.

BUE:TECO2's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
62.29% of 358 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.345 vs BUE:TECO2: 0.18

Telecom Argentina  (BUE:TECO2) 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.


Telecom Argentina Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Telecom Argentina Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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.

Telecom Argentina Cash-to-Debt Chart

Telecom Argentina 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 0.11 0.10 0.13 0.11 0.13

Telecom Argentina Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.12 0.08 0.12 0.13 0.18

BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.


Telecom Argentina Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Telecom Argentina 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.

Telecom Argentina's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Telecom Argentina's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 mean?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #223 out of 358 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.69. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.18 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #223 out of 358 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Cash-to-Debt compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #223 out of 358 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Telecom Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.18 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Telecom Argentina's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Telecom Argentina 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.35, based on 358 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. Telecom Argentina's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 47.8% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Argentina's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,300.43, compared to a current price of ARS4,315.00 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 47.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.35. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,315.00 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,300.43. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.18 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: ARS3,300.43 vs. price of ARS4,315.00 (30.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#223 of 358)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Argentina Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMFF:USATEO:USATEO:Germany
Address General Hornos 690, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1272ACK
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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