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FutureFuelFF -1.49%57 Cash-to-Debt is 563.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 630.58. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks better than 94.39% 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. FutureFuel's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 563.38.
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, FutureFuelcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for FutureFuel's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 226.86 Med: 630.58 Max: No Debt
Current: 563.38
During the past 13 years, FutureFuel's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 226.86. And the median was 630.58.
FF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 94.39% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs FF: 563.38
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.
FutureFuel Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
FutureFuel Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FutureFuel'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel (FF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 563.38 as of Jun. 2026. This is 11% below median its historical median of 630.58. Over the past decade, FutureFuel's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 226.86 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #89 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is FutureFuel's Cash-to-Debt too high?
FutureFuel's current Cash-to-Debt of 563.38 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 630.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 226.86 to a high of 10,000.00. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. FutureFuel's value of 563.38 is 83986.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #89 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's Cash-to-Debt compare to HDSN and CMT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #89 out of 1586 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places FutureFuel in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. FutureFuel's value of 563.38 is 83986.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FutureFuel's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 226.86 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 630.58 vs. the industry median of 0.67, FutureFuel 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.67, based on 1,586 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. FutureFuel's current Cash-to-Debt of 563.38 is 83986.6% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current Cash-to-Debt is 563.38, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 630.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.79, compared to a current price of $5.30 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 563.38, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 630.58 and 83986.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.67. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 563.38 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.30 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.79.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
Cash-to-Debt: 563.38 (11% below median its 10-year median of 630.58)
GF Value™: $2.79 vs. price of $5.30 (90% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83986.6% above the Chemicals median (#89 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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