Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) Cash-to-Debt: 2,878.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 95526% Above Median

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DFM:EMAARDEV Emaar Development PJSC DFM:EMAARDEV
100 GF Score
Price د.إ12.96
GF Value د.إ20.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt?

Emaar Development PJSC DFM:EMAARDEV -0.15% 100 Cash-to-Debt is 2,878.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95526% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates DFM:EMAARDEV with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ20.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, Emaar Development PJSC ranks better than 93.3% 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. Emaar Development PJSC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,878.34.

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, Emaar Development PJSC could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

DFM:EMAARDEV' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 3.01   Max: 79828.11
Current: 2878.34

During the past 12 years, Emaar Development PJSC's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 79828.11. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 3.01.

DFM:EMAARDEV's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
93.3% of 1747 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.26 vs DFM:EMAARDEV: 2878.34

Emaar Development PJSC  (DFM:EMAARDEV) 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.


Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emaar Development 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.

Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt Chart

Emaar Development PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 12.74 5,015.43 6,417.00 2,610.74

Emaar Development PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 8,125.63 8,819.34 9,544.52 2,610.74 2,878.34

Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar Development 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.


Emaar Development PJSC Cash-to-Debt vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar Development PJSC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emaar Development PJSC's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Emaar Development 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.

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

Emaar Development PJSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 2,878.34 mean?
Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2,878.34 as of Mar. 2026. This is 95526% above median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, Emaar Development PJSC's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.71 to 79,828.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar Development PJSC ranks #117 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Emaar Development PJSC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Emaar Development PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 2,878.34 is 95526% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 79,828.11. The Real Estate industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26. Emaar Development PJSC's value of 2,878.34 is 1106953.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar Development PJSC ranks #117 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emaar Development PJSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar Development PJSC's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar Development PJSC ranks #117 out of 1747 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Emaar Development PJSC in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26. Emaar Development PJSC's value of 2,878.34 is 1106953.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Emaar Development PJSC's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.71 to 79,828.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Emaar Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Real Estate companies is 0.26, based on 1,747 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. Emaar Development PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 2,878.34 is 1106953.8% 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 Real Estate industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar Development PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 2,878.34, which is 95526% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar Development PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ20.07, compared to a current price of د.إ12.96 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2,878.34, which is 95526% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 1106953.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.26. Emaar Development PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2,878.34 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 Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Development PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ12.96 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ20.07. GuruFocus considers Emaar Development PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:EMAARDEV:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2,878.34 (95526% above median its 10-year median of 3.01)
  • GF Value™: د.إ20.07 vs. price of د.إ12.96 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1106953.8% above the Real Estate median (#117 of 1747)

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


Emaar Development PJSC Business Description

Address Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, Building 1, Level 7, P.O. Box 9440, Dubai, ARE
Emaar Development PJSC is a property developer and provider of lifestyle-focused real estate, with operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Its principal activities are property investment, development and development management, shopping malls and retail, entertainment, hospitality, property management and utility services and investments in providers of financial services. The majority of the company'ss revenue is derived from the sale of residential units. Geographically, the company is currently operating only in the UAE.
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