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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.24%47 Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 52.88% 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. Daido Steel Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
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, Daido Steel Cocouldn'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 Daido Steel Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, Daido Steel Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.35. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.27.
DAIDF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 52.88% of 607
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs DAIDF: 0.33
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co Cash-to-Debt vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #321 out of 607 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.35. The Steel industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Daido Steel Co's value of 0.35 is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #321 out of 607 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #321 out of 607 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Daido Steel Co's value of 0.35 is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Daido Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Steel companies is 0.38, based on 607 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. Daido Steel Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 is 7.9% 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 Steel industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.06, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 109.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 7.9% below the Steel industry median of 0.38. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 109.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.06.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.35 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $7.06 vs. price of $14.77 (109.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% below the Steel median (#321 of 607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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