STS Globalome & Growth Trust (CHIX:STSL) Cash-to-Debt: 0.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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CHIX:STSL STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC CHIX:STSL
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GF Value £3.05
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What is STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt?

STS Globalome & Growth Trust CHIX:STSL 53 Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.05. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Asset Management companies, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks worse than 76.45% 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. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.

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, STS Globalome & Growth Trust 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 STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:STSl' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.

CHIX:STSl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
76.45% of 1418 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.085 vs CHIX:STSl: 0.22

STS Globalome & Growth Trust  (CHIX:STSl) 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.


STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STS Globalome & Growth Trust'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.

STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt Chart

STS Globalome & Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.10 0.41 0.10 0.22

STS Globalome & Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 No Debt 0.10 0.03 0.22

CHIX:STSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, STS Globalome & Growth Trust'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.


STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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STS Globalome & Growth Trust Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents 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.

STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

STS Globalome & Growth Trust'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 0.22 mean?
STS Globalome & Growth Trust (CHIX:STSL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #1084 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt too high?
STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.41. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.09. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's value of 0.22 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #1084 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STS Globalome & Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #1084 out of 1418 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places STS Globalome & Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.09. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's value of 0.22 is 96.4% below this benchmark. Historically, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 6.09, STS Globalome & Growth Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 6.09, based on 1,418 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. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22 is 96.4% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STS Globalome & Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
STS Globalome & Growth Trust (CHIX:STSL) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.22. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.05, compared to a current price of £2.33 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 96.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.09. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 STS Globalome & Growth Trust (CHIX:STSL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 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 STS Globalome & Growth Trust (CHIX:STSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Globalome & Growth Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.33 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.05.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:STSL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.22 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: £3.05 vs. price of £2.33 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.4% below the Asset Management median (#1084 of 1418)

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


STS Globalome & Growth Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges STS:UK
Address 28 Walker Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7HR
STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC is an investment trust, is a UK closed-end public limited company that invests in a diversified portfolio of assets meeting certain tax conditions. Its objective is to deliver rising income and long-term capital growth through investment in a balanced portfolio constructed from various countries' equities. The company invests in Financials, Information technology, Industrials, Consumer staples, Consumer discretionary, Healthcare, Real estate and Communication services sectors. It has a presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia.
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