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Ashmore GroupCHIX:ASHML +1.54%78 Cash-to-Debt is 41.98 as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 124.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ASHML with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,439 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks better than 58.86% 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. Ashmore Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.98.
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, Ashmore Groupcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ASHMl'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.98 Med: 124.13 Max: No Debt
Current: 41.98
During the past 13 years, Ashmore Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 41.98. And the median was 124.13.
CHIX:ASHMl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 58.86% of 1439
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.97
vs CHIX:ASHMl: 41.98
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHMl) 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.
Ashmore Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Ashmore Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore Group'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.
CHIX:ASHML vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore Group'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.
Ashmore Group Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) has a Cash-to-Debt of 41.98 as of Dec. 2025. This is 66% below median its historical median of 124.13. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 41.98 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #592 out of 1439 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Ashmore Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 41.98 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 124.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.98 to a high of 10,000.00. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.97. Ashmore Group's value of 41.98 is 744.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #592 out of 1439 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #592 out of 1439 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Ashmore Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.97. Ashmore Group's value of 41.98 is 744.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 41.98 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 124.13 vs. the industry median of 4.97, Ashmore Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 4.97, based on 1,439 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. Ashmore Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 41.98 is 744.7% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 4.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 41.98, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 124.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.54, compared to a current price of £2.10 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 41.98, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 124.13 and 744.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.97. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML), the current Cash-to-Debt is 41.98 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 Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.10 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.54.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ASHML:
Cash-to-Debt: 41.98 (66% below median its 10-year median of 124.13)
GF Value™: £1.54 vs. price of £2.10 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 744.7% above the Asset Management median (#592 of 1439)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ASHML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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