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House Foods GroupHOFJF 76 Cash-to-Debt is 5.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.74. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.86. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks better than 80.16% 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. House Foods Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.42.
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, House Foods Groupcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86 Med: 6.74 Max: 16.35
Current: 5.45
During the past 13 years, House Foods Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 16.35. The lowest was 4.86. And the median was 6.74.
HOFJF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 80.16% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.505
vs HOFJF: 5.45
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
House Foods Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods Group'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 5.42 as of Mar. 2026. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.74. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 4.86 to 16.35. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #386 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is House Foods Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
House Foods Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 5.42 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 16.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. House Foods Group's value of 5.42 is 973.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #386 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #386 out of 1946 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places House Foods Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. House Foods Group's value of 5.42 is 973.3% above this benchmark. Historically, House Foods Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 4.86 to 16.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.74 vs. the industry median of 0.51, House Foods Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.51, based on 1,946 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. House Foods Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 5.42 is 973.3% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. House Foods Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 5.42, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 5.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.86, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 5.42, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.74 and 973.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.51. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 5.42 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.86.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Cash-to-Debt: 5.42 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.74)
GF Value™: $15.86 vs. price of $19.36 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 973.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#386 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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