Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) Cash-to-Debt: 6.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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FRA:CYA Chiyoda Corp FRA:CYA
65 GF Score
Price €4.02
GF Value €1.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chiyoda Cash-to-Debt?

Chiyoda FRA:CYA -1.95% 65 Cash-to-Debt is 6.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,775 Construction companies, Chiyoda ranks better than 92.85% 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. Chiyoda's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.48.

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, Chiyoda could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

FRA:CYA' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51   Med: 4.33   Max: 70.78
Current: 70.78

During the past 13 years, Chiyoda's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 70.78. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 4.33.

FRA:CYA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
92.85% of 1775 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs FRA:CYA: 70.78

Chiyoda  (FRA:CYA) 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.


Chiyoda Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Chiyoda Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chiyoda'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.

Chiyoda Cash-to-Debt Chart

Chiyoda Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 2.11 4.33 6.50 6.48

Chiyoda Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 6.32 6.49 7.19 6.48 70.78

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

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chiyoda'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.


Chiyoda Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chiyoda's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Chiyoda 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.

Chiyoda's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Chiyoda's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 6.48 mean?
Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 6.48 as of Mar. 2026. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, Chiyoda's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.51 to 70.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiyoda ranks #127 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Chiyoda's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Chiyoda's current Cash-to-Debt of 6.48 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 70.78. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Chiyoda's value of 6.48 is 839.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiyoda ranks #127 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chiyoda has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiyoda's Cash-to-Debt compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chiyoda ranks #127 out of 1775 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Chiyoda in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Chiyoda's value of 6.48 is 839.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chiyoda's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.51 to 70.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Chiyoda 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 Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.69, 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. Chiyoda's current Cash-to-Debt of 6.48 is 839.1% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiyoda's current Cash-to-Debt is 6.48, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiyoda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.85, compared to a current price of €4.02 — trading 117.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 6.48, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 839.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.69. Chiyoda's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chiyoda (FRA:CYA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 6.48 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 Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.02 is trading 117.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85. GuruFocus considers Chiyoda to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CYA:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 6.48 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.33)
  • GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €4.02 (117.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 839.1% above the Construction median (#127 of 1775)

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


Chiyoda Business Description

Address Minatomirai 4-chome, Nishi-ku, Minatomirai Grand Central Tower 6-2, Yokohama, JPN, 220-8765
Chiyoda Corp offers engineering, procurement, and construction, or EPC, services to the energy and chemical industries. The Japanese firm is involved in two main areas of activity: energy and environment. Its energy segment involves constructing liquefied natural gas plants and other gas-related facilities. Chiyoda also provides EPC, operation, expansion, and improvement services to petrochemical and metal firms through this business. The environment segment includes EPC work on pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as preservation technology offerings like air pollution control and wastewater treatment. Chiyoda uses artificial intelligence technology to optimize plant operations in their digital transformation business. It earns the majority of its total revenue overseas.
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