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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. Heidrick & Struggles International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.21.
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, Heidrick & Struggles Internationalcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025.
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Cash-to-Debt of 5.21 as of Sep. 2025. This is 22% above median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.94 to 10,000.00.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash-to-Debt of 5.21 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 5.21 is 353% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash-to-Debt compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash-to-Debt of 5.21 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 5.21 is 353% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.94 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Heidrick & Struggles 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.15, based on 1,075 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash-to-Debt of 5.21 is 353% 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 Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash-to-Debt is 5.21, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 5.21. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 5.21, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 353% above the Business Services industry median of 1.15. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Cash-to-Debt is 5.21 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Cash-to-Debt: 5.21 (22% above median its 10-year median of 4.26)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 353% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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