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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. HighCom Global Security's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was No Debt (1).
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, HighCom Global Securitycould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
HCGS's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.14 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.
HighCom Global Security (OTCPK:HCGS) 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.
HighCom Global Security Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
HighCom Global Security 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.
HighCom Global Security Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
HighCom Global Security's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:
HighCom Global Security had no debt (1).
HighCom Global Security's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:
HighCom Global Security had no debt (1).
* 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.
What does a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Dec. 2018.
Is HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1).
How does HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.14, based on 1,059 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. 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 Business Services 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. HighCom Global Security's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1). The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1). 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Dec. 2018. 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.
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.
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