United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Cash-to-Debt: 7.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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DFM:UFC United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC
80 GF Score
Price د.إ11.70
GF Value د.إ14.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is United Foods Co PSC Cash-to-Debt?

United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC 80 Cash-to-Debt is 7.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,944 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Foods Co PSC ranks better than 81.94% 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. United Foods Co PSC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.18.

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, United Foods Co PSC 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 United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:UFC' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 5.64   Max: No Debt
Current: 7.18

During the past 13 years, United Foods Co PSC's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 5.64.

DFM:UFC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
81.94% of 1944 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs DFM:UFC: 7.18

United Foods Co PSC  (DFM:UFC) 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.


United Foods Co PSC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


United Foods Co PSC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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.

United Foods Co PSC Cash-to-Debt Chart

United Foods Co PSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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United Foods Co PSC 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 6.70 4.64 5.75 4.76 7.18

DFM:UFC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, United Foods Co PSC'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.


United Foods Co PSC Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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United Foods Co PSC 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.

United Foods Co PSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

United Foods Co PSC'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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 7.18 mean?
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 7.18 as of Mar. 2026. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #351 out of 1944 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.18 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 10,000.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. United Foods Co PSC's value of 7.18 is 1307.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #351 out of 1944 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #351 out of 1944 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places United Foods Co PSC in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. United Foods Co PSC's value of 7.18 is 1307.8% above this benchmark. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 0.51, United Foods Co PSC 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.51, based on 1,944 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. United Foods Co PSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.18 is 1307.8% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 7.18, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.24, compared to a current price of د.إ11.70 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 7.18, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 1307.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.51. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 7.18 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ11.70 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.24. GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 7.18 (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
  • GF Value™: د.إ14.24 vs. price of د.إ11.70 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1307.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#351 of 1944)

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


United Foods Co PSC Business Description

Address Al Quoz 1, P.O. Box 5836, Dubai, ARE
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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