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Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.75%52 Cash-to-Debt is 3.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 73.1% 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. Ascent Industries Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.62.
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, Ascent Industries Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 4.18
Current: 3.62
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 4.18. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
FRA:SY4's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 73.1% of 1591
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs FRA:SY4: 3.62
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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.
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, VHI: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.62 as of Mar. 2026. This is 36100% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #428 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.62 is 36100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Ascent Industries Co's value of 3.62 is 424.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #428 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #428 out of 1591 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Ascent Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.69. Ascent Industries Co's value of 3.62 is 424.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Ascent Industries Co 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 0.69, based on 1,591 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.62 is 424.6% 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 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.62, which is 36100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.92, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 123% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.62, which is 36100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 424.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.69. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.62 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 123% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.92.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Cash-to-Debt: 3.62 (36100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: €5.92 vs. price of €13.20 (123% above fair value)
Industry Position: 424.6% above the Chemicals median (#428 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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