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Phoenix New MediaFENG 52 Cash-to-Debt is 25.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 17.94. GuruFocus rates FENG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Interactive Media companies, Phoenix New Media ranks better than 66.67% 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. Phoenix New Media's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.57.
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, Phoenix New Mediacould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Phoenix New Media's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FENG'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63 Med: 17.94 Max: 46.56
Current: 25.57
During the past 13 years, Phoenix New Media's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 46.56. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 17.94.
FENG's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 66.67% of 537
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.01
vs FENG: 25.57
Phoenix New Media (NYSE:FENG) 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.
Phoenix New Media Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Phoenix New Media Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Phoenix New Media'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.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix New Media'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.
Phoenix New Media Cash-to-Debt vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Phoenix New Media's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix New Media'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.
Phoenix New Media (FENG) has a Cash-to-Debt of 25.57 as of Jun. 2026. This is 43% above median its historical median of 17.94. Over the past decade, Phoenix New Media's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.63 to 46.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #179 out of 537 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Phoenix New Media's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Phoenix New Media's current Cash-to-Debt of 25.57 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 17.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 46.56. The Interactive Media industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. Phoenix New Media's value of 25.57 is 410.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #179 out of 537 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Phoenix New Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix New Media's Cash-to-Debt compare to NAMI and CHAI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #179 out of 537 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Phoenix New Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. Phoenix New Media's value of 25.57 is 410.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Phoenix New Media's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.63 to 46.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.94 vs. the industry median of 5.01, Phoenix New Media 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Interactive Media companies is 5.01, based on 537 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. Phoenix New Media's current Cash-to-Debt of 25.57 is 410.4% 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 Interactive Media industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix New Media's current Cash-to-Debt is 25.57, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 17.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix New Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media (FENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 25.57, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 17.94 and 410.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.01. Phoenix New Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG), the current Cash-to-Debt is 25.57 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
GuruFocus considers Phoenix New Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FENG:
Cash-to-Debt: 25.57 (43% above median its 10-year median of 17.94)
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $1.48 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 410.4% above the Interactive Media median (#179 of 537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Phoenix New Media Ltd is a media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across the internet, mobile and TV channels in China. The company organizes its operations into two main segments: Net advertising services and Paid services. It provides its content and services through three channels: ifeng.com channel, video channel, and mobile channel. The company also offers a wide range of paid services including mobile value-added services, games, and content sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from Net advertising services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from PRC.
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