Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) Cash-to-Debt: 0.33 (As of Jun. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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CHIX:FSJL Fisher (James) & Sons PLC CHIX:FSJL
63 GF Score
Price £4.31
GF Value £2.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt?

Fisher (James) & Sons CHIX:FSJL 63 Cash-to-Debt is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSJL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks worse 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.33.

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, Fisher (James) & Sons couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:FSJl' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, Fisher (James) & Sons's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.23.

CHIX:FSJl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
58.86% of 1004 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs CHIX:FSJl: 0.33

Fisher (James) & Sons  (CHIX:FSJl) 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.


Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fisher (James) & Sons'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.

Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt Chart

Fisher (James) & Sons 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 0.27 0.22 0.28 0.44 0.29

Fisher (James) & Sons Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.29 0.44 0.30 0.29 0.33

Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Fisher (James) & Sons'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.


Fisher (James) & Sons Cash-to-Debt vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Fisher (James) & Sons 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 mean?
Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Fisher (James) & Sons' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #591 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.44. The Transportation industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 0.33 is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #591 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #591 out of 1004 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Fisher (James) & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 0.33 is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fisher (James) & Sons' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Fisher (James) & Sons 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Transportation companies is 0.49, based on 1,004 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 is 32.7% 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 Transportation industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.95, compared to a current price of £4.31 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 32.7% below the Transportation industry median of 0.49. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33 as of Jun. 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.31 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.95. GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSJL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.33 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: £2.95 vs. price of £4.31 (46.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% below the Transportation median (#591 of 1004)

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


Fisher (James) & Sons Business Description

Other Exchanges FSJ:UK
Address Michaelson Road, Fisher House, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, GBR, LA14 1HR
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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