China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) Cash-to-Debt: 0.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 38% Below Median

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FRA:4AI China Aluminum International Engineering Corp Ltd FRA:4AI
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Aluminum International Engineering Cash-to-Debt?

China Aluminum International Engineering FRA:4AI +1.03% 64 Cash-to-Debt is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:4AI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Construction companies, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks worse than 72.56% 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. China Aluminum International Engineering's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.25.

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, China Aluminum International Engineering couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:4AI' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, China Aluminum International Engineering's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.40.

FRA:4AI's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
72.56% of 1775 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs FRA:4AI: 0.24

China Aluminum International Engineering  (FRA:4AI) 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.


China Aluminum International Engineering Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


China Aluminum International Engineering Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Aluminum International Engineering'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.

China Aluminum International Engineering Cash-to-Debt Chart

China Aluminum International Engineering Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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China Aluminum International Engineering Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.32 0.21 0.52 0.25 0.24

FRA:4AI vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Aluminum International Engineering'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.


China Aluminum International Engineering Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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China Aluminum International Engineering 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.

China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 0.25 mean?
China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #1288 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt too high?
China Aluminum International Engineering's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.68. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 0.25 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #1288 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Aluminum International Engineering has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aluminum International Engineering's Cash-to-Debt compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #1288 out of 1775 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places China Aluminum International Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 0.25 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, China Aluminum International Engineering's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.71, China Aluminum International Engineering 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 a Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,775 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. China Aluminum International Engineering's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 is 64.8% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aluminum International Engineering's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 64.8% below the Construction industry median of 0.71. China Aluminum International Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26. GuruFocus considers China Aluminum International Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4AI:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.25 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.20 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% below the Construction median (#1288 of 1775)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4AI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Aluminum International Engineering Business Description

Other Exchanges 02068:Hong Kong601068:China
Address No. 99 Xingshikou Road, Building C, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100093
China Aluminum International Engineering Corp Ltd is a technology, engineering service, and equipment provider in the non-ferrous metals industry in China, capable of providing a full range of integrated technology and engineering design and construction services for various businesses in the entire nonferrous metals industry chain. The Company is organized into business units based on products and services with three reportable segments: Design consulting business segment, EPC project general contracting and construction business segment, and The Equipment Manufacturing segment. It earns its revenue from its operations in China.
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