Afriquia Gaz (CAS:GAZ) Cash-to-Debt: 0.87 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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CAS:GAZ Afriquia Gaz CAS:GAZ
94 GF Score
Price MAD3,662.00
GF Value MAD4,383.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Afriquia Gaz Cash-to-Debt?

Afriquia Gaz CAS:GAZ -3.63% 94 Cash-to-Debt is 0.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates CAS:GAZ with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD4,383.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Oil & Gas companies, Afriquia Gaz ranks better than 58.89% 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. Afriquia Gaz's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.87.

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, Afriquia Gaz couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.

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

CAS:GAZ' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.84   Max: 1.27
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, Afriquia Gaz's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.84.

CAS:GAZ's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
58.89% of 990 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.565 vs CAS:GAZ: 0.87

Afriquia Gaz  (CAS:GAZ) 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.


Afriquia Gaz Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Afriquia Gaz Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Afriquia Gaz'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.

Afriquia Gaz Cash-to-Debt Chart

Afriquia Gaz 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 0.85 0.67 0.69 1.12 0.87

Afriquia Gaz Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.69 0.53 1.12 0.81 0.87

CAS:GAZ vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Afriquia Gaz'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.


Afriquia Gaz Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Afriquia Gaz's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


CAS:GAZ
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Afriquia Gaz 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.

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

Afriquia Gaz's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 0.87 mean?
Afriquia Gaz (CAS:GAZ) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.87 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Afriquia Gaz's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.36 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Afriquia Gaz ranks #407 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Afriquia Gaz's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Afriquia Gaz's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57. Afriquia Gaz's value of 0.87 is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afriquia Gaz ranks #407 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afriquia Gaz has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afriquia Gaz's Cash-to-Debt compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Afriquia Gaz ranks #407 out of 990 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Afriquia Gaz in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57. Afriquia Gaz's value of 0.87 is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Afriquia Gaz's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.36 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Afriquia Gaz 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.57, based on 990 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. Afriquia Gaz's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.87 is 54% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afriquia Gaz's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afriquia Gaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afriquia Gaz (CAS:GAZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD4,383.94, compared to a current price of MAD3,662.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 54% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.57. Afriquia Gaz's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Afriquia Gaz (CAS:GAZ), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.87 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Afriquia Gaz (CAS:GAZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afriquia Gaz stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MAD3,662.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD4,383.94. GuruFocus considers Afriquia Gaz to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAS:GAZ:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.87 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: MAD4,383.94 vs. price of MAD3,662.00 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54% above the Oil & Gas median (#407 of 990)

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


Afriquia Gaz Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 139 Boulevard Moulay Ismail, Casablanca, MAR, 20700
Afriquia Gaz is a Morocco-based company engaged in the business of distributing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) such as butane, propane and its by-products. The company is also involved in the import, export, trade, refining, storage, stocking, transportation, deposit and administration of LPG. It markets its products under five brands namely Afriquia Gaz, Tissir Gaz, Campingaz, Ultragaz and National Gaz.
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