CSSLQ (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment) Cash-to-Debt: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2024)

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CSSLQ Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc CSSLQ
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What is Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Cash-to-Debt?

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment CSSLQ 12 Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates CSSLQ with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.00.

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, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 8 years, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.34.

CSSLQ's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment  (OTCPK:CSSLQ) 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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Cash-to-Debt Related Terms

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment'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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Cash-to-Debt Chart

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash-to-Debt
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Quarterly Data
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CSSLQ vs UMAX, NFLX, DIS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment'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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment 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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.024 / (34.588 + 525.188)
=0.00

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.273 / (0 + 574.429)
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSLQ) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 as of Mar. 2024.
Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. Overall, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt compare to UMAX and NFLX?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41. 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 1.41, based on 1,011 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. 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 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSLQ) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.00. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 9 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 Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSLQ), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Mar. 2024. 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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges CSSPQ.PFD:USA
Address 132 East Putman Avenue, Floor 2W, Cos Cob, CT, USA, 06807
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc provides premium content to value-conscious consumers. It is the largest advertising-supported video-on-demand companies in the US, with three flagship AVOD streaming services: Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. In addition, the company operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming television service (FAST), with nearly 180 FAST channels as well as a transaction video on demand service, and a network of approximately 29,000 kiosks across the US for DVD rentals. To provide original and exclusive content to its viewers, the company creates, acquires, and distributes films and TV series through its Screen Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul TV Group subsidiaries.
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