Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) Cash-to-Debt: 9.85 (As of Jun. 2026) — 229% Above Median

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FRA:IPHB Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd FRA:IPHB
70 GF Score
Price €12.20
GF Value €9.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Impala Platinum Holdings Cash-to-Debt?

Impala Platinum Holdings FRA:IPHB -2.40% 70 Cash-to-Debt is 9.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 229% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPHB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Metals & Mining companies, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 58.4% 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. Impala Platinum Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.85.

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, Impala Platinum Holdings could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

FRA:IPHB' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 2.99   Max: 22.83
Current: 10.32

During the past 13 years, Impala Platinum Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 22.83. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 2.99.

FRA:IPHB's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
58.4% of 2630 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.02 vs FRA:IPHB: 10.32

Impala Platinum Holdings  (FRA:IPHB) 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.


Impala Platinum Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Impala Platinum Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Impala Platinum Holdings'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.

Impala Platinum Holdings Cash-to-Debt Chart

Impala Platinum Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt
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Impala Platinum Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 2.89 2.65 3.08 5.07 9.85

FRA:IPHB vs HL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Impala Platinum Holdings'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.


Impala Platinum Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Impala Platinum Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Impala Platinum Holdings 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.

Impala Platinum Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Impala Platinum Holdings'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 9.85 mean?
Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) has a Cash-to-Debt of 9.85 as of Jun. 2026. This is 229% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Impala Platinum Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.36 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #1536 out of 2630 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Impala Platinum Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 9.85 is 229% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 22.83. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.02. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 9.85 is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #1536 out of 2630 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Impala Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impala Platinum Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #1536 out of 2630 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Impala Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.02. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 9.85 is 74.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Impala Platinum Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.36 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 38.02, Impala Platinum Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 38.02, based on 2,630 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. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 9.85 is 74.1% 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 38.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 9.85, which is 229% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.70, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 9.85, which is 229% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 74.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.02. Impala Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB), the current Cash-to-Debt is 9.85 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.20 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.70. GuruFocus considers Impala Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPHB:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 9.85 (229% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
  • GF Value™: €9.70 vs. price of €12.20 (25.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1536 of 2630)

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


Impala Platinum Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd is one of the producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals, including palladium and rhodium. The company is structured with five main operations located in Impala, Zimplats, Marula, Mimosa, and Two Rivers. Impala is the group's main operational unit and is situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of Bushveld, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, and platinum-group-metal-bearing ore bodies in the world.
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