Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Cash-to-Debt: 0.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 19% Above Median

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CHIX:DEMEB Deme Group NV CHIX:DEMEB
69 GF Score
Price €163.00
GF Value €156.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deme Group NV Cash-to-Debt?

Deme Group NV CHIX:DEMEB 69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DEMEB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €156.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,774 Construction companies, Deme Group NV ranks worse than 50.9% 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. Deme Group NV's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.

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

CHIX:DEMEb' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.57   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.68

During the past 11 years, Deme Group NV's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.57.

CHIX:DEMEb's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
50.9% of 1774 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.72 vs CHIX:DEMEb: 0.68

Deme Group NV  (CHIX:DEMEb) 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.


Deme Group NV Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Deme Group NV Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deme Group NV'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.

Deme Group NV Cash-to-Debt Chart

Deme Group NV 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 0.57 0.50 0.43 1.12 0.68

Deme Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 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 0.43 0.59 1.12 0.63 0.68

CHIX:DEMEB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deme Group NV'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.


Deme Group NV Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deme Group NV's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deme Group NV 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.

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

Deme Group NV'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 0.68 mean?
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Deme Group NV's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.34 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #903 out of 1774 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Deme Group NV's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Deme Group NV's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.12. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.72. Deme Group NV's value of 0.68 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #903 out of 1774 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deme Group NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deme Group NV's Cash-to-Debt compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #903 out of 1774 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Deme Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.72. Deme Group NV's value of 0.68 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Deme Group NV's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.34 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.72, Deme Group NV 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 Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.72, based on 1,774 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. Deme Group NV's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.68 is 5.6% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deme Group NV's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deme Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €156.13, compared to a current price of €163.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 5.6% below the Construction industry median of 0.72. Deme Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €163.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €156.13. GuruFocus considers Deme Group NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DEMEB:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.68 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: €156.13 vs. price of €163.00 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Construction median (#903 of 1774)

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


Deme Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges MT0:GermanyDEME:Belgium
Address Scheldedijk 30, Haven 1025, Zwijndrecht, BEL, 2070
Deme Group NV Is a provider of dredging and construction services intended to cater to the renewable energy industries and environmental works. The company provides engineering and contracting services globally in the offshore renewables and non-renewables sectors and performs a wide variety of dredging activities and offers solutions for soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment, as well as environmental dredging and sediment treatment, thereby serving its clients. It has segments namely Offshore Energy, Dredging & Infra, Environmental and Concessions, out of which Offshore Energy derives maximum revenue. The company geographically operates in America, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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