Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) Cash-to-Debt: 110.55 (As of Jun. 2026) — 36% Above Median

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DFM:DFM Dubai Financial Market PJSC DFM:DFM
97 GF Score
Price د.إ1.41
GF Value د.إ1.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dubai Financial Market PJSC Cash-to-Debt?

Dubai Financial Market PJSC DFM:DFM -1.40% 97 Cash-to-Debt is 110.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 81.53. GuruFocus rates DFM:DFM with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Capital Markets companies, Dubai Financial Market PJSC ranks better than 79.07% 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. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 110.55.

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, Dubai Financial Market PJSC could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:DFM' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.88   Med: 81.53   Max: 157.69
Current: 110.55

During the past 13 years, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 157.69. The lowest was 44.88. And the median was 81.53.

DFM:DFM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
79.07% of 798 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.325 vs DFM:DFM: 110.55

Dubai Financial Market PJSC  (DFM:DFM) 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.


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dubai Financial Market PJSC'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.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC Cash-to-Debt Chart

Dubai Financial Market PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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Dubai Financial Market PJSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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DFM:DFM vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Dubai Financial Market PJSC'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.


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Cash-to-Debt vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Dubai Financial Market PJSC 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.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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 110.55 mean?
Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 110.55 as of Jun. 2026. This is 36% above median its historical median of 81.53. Over the past decade, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 44.88 to 157.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Financial Market PJSC ranks #167 out of 798 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Dubai Financial Market PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 110.55 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 81.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.88 to a high of 157.69. The Capital Markets industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's value of 110.55 is 4654.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Financial Market PJSC ranks #167 out of 798 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Financial Market PJSC has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Cash-to-Debt compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Dubai Financial Market PJSC ranks #167 out of 798 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Dubai Financial Market PJSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's value of 110.55 is 4654.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 44.88 to 157.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.53 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Dubai Financial Market PJSC 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Capital Markets companies is 2.33, based on 798 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. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 110.55 is 4654.8% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 110.55, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 81.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Financial Market PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.97, compared to a current price of د.إ1.41 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 110.55, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 81.53 and 4654.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.33. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 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 Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 110.55 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 Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Financial Market PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.41 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.97. GuruFocus considers Dubai Financial Market PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DFM:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 110.55 (36% above median its 10-year median of 81.53)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.97 vs. price of د.إ1.41 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4654.8% above the Capital Markets median (#167 of 798)

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


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Business Description

Address Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9700, Reception - Mezzanine Floor, Dubai World Trade Center Building, Dubai, ARE
Dubai Financial Market PJSC operates as a regulated secondary market for the trading of securities issued by public shareholding companies, bonds issued by federal or local governments, local public institutions, and mutual funds as well as other local or foreign financial instruments. The company is focused on trading in financial instruments, acting as a commercial, industrial and agricultural holding and trust company, financial investment consultancy, and brokerage in local and foreign shares and bonds. It is engaged in a single segment of operating stock exchanges and related clearing house. The company derives the majority of revenue from Trading commission fees and rest from Brokerage fees, Clearing, settlement and depository fees, Listing and market data fees, and Other fees.
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