CGROF (Character Group (The)) Cash-to-Debt: 16.69 (As of Feb. 2026) — 152% Above Median

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CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
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What is Character Group (The) Cash-to-Debt?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 67 Cash-to-Debt is 16.69 as of Feb. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.53. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 829 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks better than 84.56% 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. Character Group (The)'s cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 16.69.

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Character Group (The) could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CGROF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 6.63   Max: No Debt
Current: 16.68

During the past 13 years, Character Group (The)'s highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 6.63.

CGROF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
84.56% of 829 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs CGROF: 16.68

Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.


Character Group (The) Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Character Group (The) Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.

Character Group (The) Cash-to-Debt Chart

Character Group (The) Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash-to-Debt
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Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 14.66 6.31 16.08 9.67 16.69

CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) Cash-to-Debt vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Character Group (The) 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.

Character Group (The)'s Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Character Group (The)'s Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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 16.69 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 16.69 as of Feb. 2026. This is 152% above median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.28 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #128 out of 829 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Cash-to-Debt of 16.69 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 10,000.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55. Character Group (The)'s value of 16.69 is 2934.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #128 out of 829 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Cash-to-Debt compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #128 out of 829 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Character Group (The) in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55. Character Group (The)'s value of 16.69 is 2934.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.28 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Character Group (The) 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.55, based on 829 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. Character Group (The)'s current Cash-to-Debt of 16.69 is 2934.5% 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 Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Cash-to-Debt is 16.69, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 16.69. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.53, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 16.69, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 2934.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.55. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 16.69 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.53.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 16.69 (152% above median its 10-year median of 6.63)
  • GF Value™: $2.53 vs. price of $3.26 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2934.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#128 of 829)

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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