CWLPF (Caldwell Partners International) Cash-to-Debt: 2.82 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Caldwell Partners International Cash-to-Debt?

Caldwell Partners International CWLPF 50 Cash-to-Debt is 2.82 as of May. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates CWLPF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 63.87% 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. Caldwell Partners International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.82.

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, Caldwell Partners International could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

CWLPF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 2.72   Max: No Debt
Current: 2.82

During the past 13 years, Caldwell Partners International's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.72.

CWLPF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
63.87% of 1074 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs CWLPF: 2.82

Caldwell Partners International  (OTCPK:CWLPF) 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.


Caldwell Partners International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International Cash-to-Debt Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash-to-Debt
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2.55 2.29 1.38 1.66 2.82

CWLPF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International 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.

Caldwell Partners International's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Caldwell Partners International's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 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 2.82 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.82 as of May. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.61 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #388 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.82 is near median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16. Caldwell Partners International's value of 2.82 is 144.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #388 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Cash-to-Debt compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #388 out of 1074 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16. Caldwell Partners International's value of 2.82 is 144.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.61 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.16, based on 1,074 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.82 is 144.2% 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 Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 144.2% above the Business Services industry median of 1.16. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.82 as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWLPF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2.82 (near median its 10-year median of 2.72)
  • GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.75 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.2% above the Business Services median (#388 of 1074)

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWL:Canada
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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