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Dorchester Minerals LPDMLP -0.10%86 Cash-to-Debt is 20.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 30.77. GuruFocus rates DMLP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Oil & Gas companies, Dorchester Minerals LP ranks better than 80.81% 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. Dorchester Minerals LP's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.77.
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, Dorchester Minerals LPcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dorchester Minerals LP's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
DMLP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.03 Med: 30.77 Max: No Debt
Current: 20.77
During the past 13 years, Dorchester Minerals LP's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 5.03. And the median was 30.77.
DMLP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 80.81% of 985
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs DMLP: 20.77
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.
Dorchester Minerals LP Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Dorchester Minerals LP 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Dorchester Minerals LP'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.
Dorchester Minerals LP Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dorchester Minerals LP's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dorchester Minerals LP'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.
Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 20.77 as of Jun. 2026. This is 32% below median its historical median of 30.77. Over the past decade, Dorchester Minerals LP's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 5.03 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorchester Minerals LP ranks #189 out of 985 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Dorchester Minerals LP's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Dorchester Minerals LP's current Cash-to-Debt of 20.77 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.03 to a high of 10,000.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55. Dorchester Minerals LP's value of 20.77 is 3676.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorchester Minerals LP ranks #189 out of 985 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dorchester Minerals LP has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorchester Minerals LP's Cash-to-Debt compare to KRP and TBN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dorchester Minerals LP ranks #189 out of 985 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Dorchester Minerals LP in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55. Dorchester Minerals LP's value of 20.77 is 3676.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dorchester Minerals LP's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 5.03 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.77 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Dorchester Minerals LP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.55, based on 985 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. Dorchester Minerals LP's current Cash-to-Debt of 20.77 is 3676.4% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorchester Minerals LP's current Cash-to-Debt is 20.77, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 30.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorchester Minerals LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.58, compared to a current price of $29.21 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 20.77, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.77 and 3676.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.55. Dorchester Minerals LP's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 20.77 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 Dorchester Minerals LP (DMLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorchester Minerals LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.21 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.58.
GuruFocus considers Dorchester Minerals LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DMLP:
Cash-to-Debt: 20.77 (32% below median its 10-year median of 30.77)
GF Value™: $29.58 vs. price of $29.21 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3676.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#189 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dorchester Minerals LP operates as the owner of producing and non-producing crude oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests. The company generates revenues from royalties, net profits interests, lease bonuses, and others.
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