Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) Cash-to-Debt: 0.40 (As of Jun. 2026) — 48% Above Median

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FRA:ECGF Electricity Generating PCL FRA:ECGF
64 GF Score
Price €3.14
GF Value €2.02
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What is Electricity Generating PCL Cash-to-Debt?

Electricity Generating PCL FRA:ECGF -1.88% 64 Cash-to-Debt is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECGF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.02. The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electricity Generating PCL ranks better than 61.31% 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. Electricity Generating PCL's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.40.

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, Electricity Generating PCL couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

FRA:ECGF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, Electricity Generating PCL's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.27.

FRA:ECGF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
61.31% of 442 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.22 vs FRA:ECGF: 0.38

Electricity Generating PCL  (FRA:ECGF) 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.


Electricity Generating PCL Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Electricity Generating PCL Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electricity Generating PCL'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.

Electricity Generating PCL Cash-to-Debt Chart

Electricity Generating PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.38 0.34 0.38 0.35

Electricity Generating PCL 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 0.42 0.37 0.35 0.36 0.40

FRA:ECGF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Electricity Generating PCL'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.


Electricity Generating PCL Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electricity Generating PCL's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Electricity Generating PCL 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.

Electricity Generating PCL's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Electricity Generating PCL's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.40 mean?
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Electricity Generating PCL's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #171 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Electricity Generating PCL's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Electricity Generating PCL's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.40 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.42. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. Electricity Generating PCL's value of 0.40 is 81.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #171 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electricity Generating PCL has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electricity Generating PCL's Cash-to-Debt compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #171 out of 442 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Electricity Generating PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. Electricity Generating PCL's value of 0.40 is 81.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Electricity Generating PCL's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Electricity Generating PCL 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.22, based on 442 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. Electricity Generating PCL's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.40 is 81.8% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electricity Generating PCL's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.40, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electricity Generating PCL stock overvalued right now?
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.02, compared to a current price of €3.14 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.40, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 81.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.22. Electricity Generating PCL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 13 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.40 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricity Generating PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.14 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ECGF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.40 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: €2.02 vs. price of €3.14 (55.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#171 of 442)

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


Electricity Generating PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges EGCO:Thailand
Address Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, 222, EGCO Tower, 14th and 15th Floors, Tungsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok, THA, 10210
Electricity Generating PCL is engaged in the generation of electricity for sales to the government sector and industrial users. As a holding company, the majority of the company's revenue comes from its numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures located throughout Thailand and other regions. The company has two segments report which are comprised of electricity generation and other businesses. The majority of its revenue is derived from the electricity generation segment. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Thailand and the rest from the Philippines and Australia.
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