FUBAF (Futaba) Cash-to-Debt: 19.56 (As of Jun. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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FUBAF Futaba Corp FUBAF
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Price $3.87
GF Value $2.08
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What is Futaba Cash-to-Debt?

Futaba FUBAF 42 Cash-to-Debt is 19.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 42.46. GuruFocus rates FUBAF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,059 Industrial Products companies, Futaba ranks better than 89.05% 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. Futaba's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.56.

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, Futaba 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 Futaba's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

FUBAF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.12   Med: 42.46   Max: 662.65
Current: 71.34

During the past 13 years, Futaba's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 662.65. The lowest was 25.12. And the median was 42.46.

FUBAF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
89.05% of 3059 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs FUBAF: 71.34

Futaba  (OTCPK:FUBAF) 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.


Futaba Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Futaba Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Futaba'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.

Futaba Cash-to-Debt Chart

Futaba 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 35.25 25.12 37.33 45.12 72.34

Futaba 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 48.23 51.34 68.91 72.34 19.56

FUBAF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Futaba'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.


Futaba Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Futaba 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.

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

Futaba'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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 19.56 mean?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 19.56 as of Jun. 2026. This is 54% below median its historical median of 42.46. Over the past decade, Futaba's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 25.12 to 662.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #335 out of 3059 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Futaba's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Futaba's current Cash-to-Debt of 19.56 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 42.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.12 to a high of 662.65. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Futaba's value of 19.56 is 1615.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futaba ranks #335 out of 3059 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Futaba has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futaba's Cash-to-Debt compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #335 out of 3059 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Futaba in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Futaba's value of 19.56 is 1615.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Futaba's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 25.12 to 662.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.46 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Futaba 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.14, based on 3,059 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. Futaba's current Cash-to-Debt of 19.56 is 1615.8% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futaba's current Cash-to-Debt is 19.56, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 42.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futaba stock overvalued right now?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 19.56. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $3.87 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 19.56, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 42.46 and 1615.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.14. Futaba's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Futaba (FUBAF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 19.56 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 Futaba (FUBAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.87 is trading 86.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.

Key valuation signals for FUBAF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 19.56 (54% below median its 10-year median of 42.46)
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $3.87 (86.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1615.8% above the Industrial Products median (#335 of 3059)

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


Futaba Business Description

Other Exchanges 6986:Japan
Address 629 Oshiba, Chiba Prefecture, Mobara, JPN, 297-8588
Futaba Corp manufactures and sells vacuum fluorescent display for home, automotive and industrial applications mainly in Asia and rests from Japan, America, and Europe. The company operates in two business segments. The Electronic Devices segment which consists of Vaccum Fluorescent Displays(VFDs), VFD modules, Organic Light- Emitting Diode(OLEDs) and touch panels. The Machinery and Tooling segment which consists of the press die set components, mold-base components, precision plates and equipment for automation.
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