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Frontier DevelopmentsCHIX:FDEVL +1.28%49 Cash-to-Debt is 2.16 as of Nov. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks worse than 63.62% 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. Frontier Developments's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.16.
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, Frontier Developmentscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Developments's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FDEVl'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.04 Max: No Debt
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, Frontier Developments's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 2.04.
CHIX:FDEVl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 63.62% of 558
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.95
vs CHIX:FDEVl: 2.16
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.
Frontier Developments Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Frontier Developments Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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:FDEVL vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Cash-to-Debt vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 as of Nov. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Frontier Developments' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.90 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #355 out of 558 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Frontier Developments' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Frontier Developments' current Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 is near median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 10,000.00. The Interactive Media industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.95. Frontier Developments' value of 2.16 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #355 out of 558 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Cash-to-Debt compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #355 out of 558 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.95. Frontier Developments' value of 2.16 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Developments' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.90 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Frontier Developments 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 4.95, based on 558 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. Frontier Developments's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 is 56.4% 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 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.36 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 56.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 4.95. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16 as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.36 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
Cash-to-Debt: 2.16 (near median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.36 (55.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Interactive Media median (#355 of 558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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