C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:CCRL C&C Group PLC CHIX:CCRL
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GF Value £1.43
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What is C&C Group Cash-to-Debt?

C&C Group CHIX:CCRL +0.15% 68 Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CCRL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, C&C Group ranks worse than 57.56% 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. C&C Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.34.

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, C&C Group couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026.

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

CHIX:CCRl' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, C&C Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.52. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.36.

CHIX:CCRl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
57.56% of 205 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.48 vs CHIX:CCRl: 0.34

C&C Group  (CHIX:CCRl) 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.


C&C Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


C&C Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C&C 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.

C&C Group Cash-to-Debt Chart

C&C Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.43 0.49 0.40 0.34

C&C Group 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 0.49 0.41 0.40 0.36 0.34

CHIX:CCRL vs STZ, TAP: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, C&C 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.


C&C Group Cash-to-Debt vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, C&C Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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C&C 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.

C&C Group's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

C&C Group'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 0.34 mean?
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 as of Feb. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, C&C Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #118 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is C&C Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
C&C Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.52. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48. C&C Group's value of 0.34 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #118 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C&C Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&C Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #118 out of 205 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places C&C Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48. C&C Group's value of 0.34 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, C&C Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.48, C&C 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.48, based on 205 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. C&C Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 29.2% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&C Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&C Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.43, compared to a current price of £0.98 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 29.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.48. C&C Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.98 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.43. GuruFocus considers C&C Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CCRL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: £1.43 vs. price of £0.98 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#118 of 205)

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


C&C Group Business Description

Address Keeper Road, Bulmers House, Crumlin, Dublin, IRL, D12 K702
C&C Group PLC manufactures cider and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company's brands include Bulmers, Tennet's, Magners, Heverlee, Woodchuck, Hornsby's, Gaymers, Blackthorn, Tipperary, Finches, and Others. C&C also has distribution rights for numerous brands owned by other companies. Its geographical segments are Ireland, Great Britain, and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Great Britain.
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