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What is Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Cash-to-Debt?
Tessera Defense and Homeland SecurityHLSQ +14.20%16 Cash-to-Debt is 0.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates HLSQ with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,841 Software companies, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security ranks better than 89.48% 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. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17.
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, Tessera Defense and Homeland Securitycouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security (AMEX:HLSQ) 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.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Tessera Defense and Homeland 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.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Tessera Defense and Homeland 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.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security Cash-to-Debt vs Software Industry
* 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.
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security (HLSQ) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 as of Jun. 2026. This is 93% below median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security ranks #299 out of 2841 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 10,000.00. The Software industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.47. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's value of 0.17 is 93.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security ranks #299 out of 2841 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's Cash-to-Debt compare to NAPD and BRQL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security ranks #299 out of 2841 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Tessera Defense and Homeland Security in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.47. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's value of 0.17 is 93.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Tessera Defense and Homeland Security 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 Software company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Software companies is 2.47, based on 2,841 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. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.17 is 93.1% 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 Software industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tessera Defense and Homeland Security stock overvalued right now?
Tessera Defense and Homeland Security (HLSQ) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.17. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 93.1% below the Software industry median of 2.47. Tessera Defense and Homeland Security's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Tessera Defense and Homeland Security (HLSQ), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.17 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.
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