Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) Cash-to-Debt: 0.99 (As of Dec. 2025) — 56% Below Median

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CAS:LES Lesieur Cristal SA CAS:LES
77 GF Score
Price MAD305.20
GF Value MAD316.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lesieur Cristal Cash-to-Debt?

Lesieur Cristal CAS:LES +0.03% 77 Cash-to-Debt is 0.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates CAS:LES with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD316.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lesieur Cristal ranks better than 60.94% 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. Lesieur Cristal's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.99.

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, Lesieur Cristal 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 Lesieur Cristal's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CAS:LES' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 2.24   Max: 25.59
Current: 0.99

During the past 13 years, Lesieur Cristal's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 25.59. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 2.24.

CAS:LES's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
60.94% of 1943 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs CAS:LES: 0.99

Lesieur Cristal  (CAS:LES) 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.


Lesieur Cristal Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Lesieur Cristal Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lesieur Cristal'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.

Lesieur Cristal Cash-to-Debt Chart

Lesieur Cristal 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 2.12 2.71 0.62 0.91 0.99

Lesieur Cristal 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 0.62 0.59 0.91 1.20 0.99

CAS:LES vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lesieur Cristal'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.


Lesieur Cristal Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lesieur Cristal's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


CAS:LES
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Lesieur Cristal 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.

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

Lesieur Cristal'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 0.99 mean?
Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.99 as of Dec. 2025. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Lesieur Cristal's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.62 to 25.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #759 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Lesieur Cristal's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Lesieur Cristal's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.99 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 25.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Lesieur Cristal's value of 0.99 is 98% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #759 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lesieur Cristal has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesieur Cristal's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lesieur Cristal ranks #759 out of 1943 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Lesieur Cristal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Lesieur Cristal's value of 0.99 is 98% above this benchmark. Historically, Lesieur Cristal's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.62 to 25.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Lesieur Cristal 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,943 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. Lesieur Cristal's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.99 is 98% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesieur Cristal's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.99, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesieur Cristal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD316.61, compared to a current price of MAD305.20 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.99, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 98% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Lesieur Cristal's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.99 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 Lesieur Cristal (CAS:LES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesieur Cristal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MAD305.20 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD316.61. GuruFocus considers Lesieur Cristal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CAS:LES:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.99 (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.24)
  • GF Value™: MAD316.61 vs. price of MAD305.20 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#759 of 1943)

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


Lesieur Cristal Business Description

Address 1 Rue Caporal Corbi BP: 3095, Roches Noir, Casablanca, MAR, 20300
Lesieur Cristal SA is engaged in packaging and marketing of various brands of oils, soaps and hygiene products. The company's product range includes table oils, olive oils, soaps, detergents, and other related products.
77GF Score

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