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Television Francaise 1CHIX:TFIP 72 Cash-to-Debt is 2.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TFIP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Television Francaise 1 ranks better than 61.07% 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. Television Francaise 1's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.85.
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, Television Francaise 1could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Television Francaise 1's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:TFIp'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 2 Max: 8.92
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, Television Francaise 1's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 8.92. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 2.00.
CHIX:TFIp's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 61.07% of 1012
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.385
vs CHIX:TFIp: 2.85
Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIp) 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.
Television Francaise 1 Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Television Francaise 1 Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Television Francaise 1'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.
Television Francaise 1 Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Television Francaise 1's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Television Francaise 1'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.
Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.85 as of Jun. 2026. This is 43% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Television Francaise 1's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.32 to 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #394 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Television Francaise 1's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Television Francaise 1's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.85 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 8.92. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.39. Television Francaise 1's value of 2.85 is 105.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #394 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Television Francaise 1 has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Television Francaise 1's Cash-to-Debt compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #394 out of 1012 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Television Francaise 1 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.39. Television Francaise 1's value of 2.85 is 105.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Television Francaise 1's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.32 to 8.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Television Francaise 1 has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,012 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. Television Francaise 1's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.85 is 105.8% above 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Television Francaise 1's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.85, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Television Francaise 1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.67, compared to a current price of €7.03 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.85, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 105.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.39. Television Francaise 1's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.85 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 Television Francaise 1 (CHIX:TFIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.03 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.67.
GuruFocus considers Television Francaise 1 to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TFIP:
Cash-to-Debt: 2.85 (43% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: €7.67 vs. price of €7.03 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#394 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TFIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Television Francaise 1 SA is a television broadcasting company. The firm operates numerous television channels, including TF1, which is the company's flagship channel that broadcasts a variety of television programming. Additionally, the company controls other channels such as LCI, which focuses on news and current events, and Eurosport, the company's sports broadcasting. It is also involved in television and film production, publishing, as well as social media services. The company operates in two segments The Media segment and Studio TF1 segment. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in France.
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