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What is Datang International Power Generation Co Cash-to-Debt?
Datang International Power Generation CoDIPGF 48 Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates DIPGF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks worse than 84.98% 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
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, Datang International Power Generation Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
Datang International Power Generation Co (OTCPK:DIPGF) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Datang International Power Generation Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cash-to-Debt Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #379 out of 446 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.16. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 0.05 is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #379 out of 446 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #379 out of 446 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Datang International Power Generation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 0.05 is 78.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Datang International Power Generation Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Datang International Power Generation 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.24, based on 446 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 78.7% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 78.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.24. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers Datang International Power Generation Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIPGF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.31 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#379 of 446)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIPGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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