Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CHIX:ATGL Auction Technology Group PLC CHIX:ATGL
70 GF Score
Price £4.28
GF Value £6.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Auction Technology Group Cash-to-Debt?

Auction Technology Group CHIX:ATGL +3.43% 70 Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ATGL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 561 Interactive Media companies, Auction Technology Group ranks worse than 94.65% 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. Auction Technology Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.

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, Auction Technology Group 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 Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ATGl' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.09   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.1

During the past 8 years, Auction Technology Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.09.

CHIX:ATGl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
94.65% of 561 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.56 vs CHIX:ATGl: 0.10

Auction Technology Group  (CHIX:ATGl) 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.


Auction Technology Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Auction Technology Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Auction Technology 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.

Auction Technology Group Cash-to-Debt Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.14 0.28 0.07 0.06 0.07

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.07 0.10

CHIX:ATGL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Auction Technology 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.


Auction Technology Group Cash-to-Debt vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


CHIX:ATGL
70GF Score
Auction Technology Group PLC CHIX:ATGL
Cash-to-Debt is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Auction Technology Group 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.

Auction Technology Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Auction Technology Group'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 0.10 mean?
Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #531 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.14. The Interactive Media industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56. Auction Technology Group's value of 0.10 is 97.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #531 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #531 out of 561 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Auction Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56. Auction Technology Group's value of 0.10 is 97.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Auction Technology Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 4.56, Auction Technology Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Interactive Media companies is 4.56, based on 561 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. Auction Technology Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 97.8% 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 Interactive Media industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.77, compared to a current price of £4.28 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 97.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 4.56. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 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 Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.28 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.77. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ATGL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
  • GF Value™: £6.77 vs. price of £4.28 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.8% below the Interactive Media median (#531 of 561)

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


Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATG:UK684:Germany
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
70GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CHIX:ATGL

Cash-to-Debt is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£4.28
Price
£6.77
GF Value