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What is Flexible Solutions International Cash-to-Debt?
Flexible Solutions InternationalFSI -0.70%64 Cash-to-Debt is 0.82 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates FSI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Flexible Solutions International ranks better than 53.61% 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. Flexible Solutions International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.82.
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, Flexible Solutions Internationalcouldn'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 Flexible Solutions International's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FSI'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.95 Max: 20.57
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, Flexible Solutions International's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 20.57. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.95.
FSI's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 53.61% of 1591
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs FSI: 0.82
Flexible Solutions International (AMEX:FSI) 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.
Flexible Solutions International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Flexible Solutions International Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Flexible Solutions International Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Flexible Solutions International'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.
Flexible Solutions International Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Flexible Solutions International's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flexible Solutions International'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.
Flexible Solutions International (FSI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 as of Jun. 2026. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Flexible Solutions International's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.37 to 20.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #738 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Flexible Solutions International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Flexible Solutions International's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 20.57. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. Flexible Solutions International's value of 0.82 is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #738 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flexible Solutions International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flexible Solutions International's Cash-to-Debt compare to NTIC and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #738 out of 1591 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Flexible Solutions International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. Flexible Solutions International's value of 0.82 is 22.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Flexible Solutions International's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.37 to 20.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Flexible Solutions International 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 0.67, 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. Flexible Solutions International's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 is 22.4% 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 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flexible Solutions International's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flexible Solutions International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International (FSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $5.71 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 22.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.67. Flexible Solutions International'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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.71 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32.
GuruFocus considers Flexible Solutions International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSI:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.82 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $5.71 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% above the Chemicals median (#738 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flexible Solutions International Inc develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. Its business is organized into two segments: Energy and Water Conservation Products and Biodegradable Polymers. It offers a liquid swimming pool blanket under the WATERSAVR brand, which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and a chemical product called HEATSAV for use in swimming pools and spas to slow water evaporation. The company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers. It generates the majority of its revenues from the export of its products to international markets.
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