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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 41 Cash-to-Debt is 45.28 as of Jul. 2026, which is 683% above its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 86.04% 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. IDW Media Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 45.28.
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, IDW Media Holdingscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026.
(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 IDW Media Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
IDWM'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 5.78 Max: 228.02
Current: 45.28
During the past 13 years, IDW Media Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 228.02. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 5.78.
IDWM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 86.04% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs IDWM: 45.28
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) 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.
IDW Media Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings'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 Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings'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.
IDW Media Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
IDW Media Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:
IDW Media Holdings had no debt (1).
IDW Media Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:
IDW Media Holdings 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.
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 45.28 as of Jul. 2026. This is 683% above median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, IDW Media Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 228.02. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #141 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 45.28 is 683% above median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 228.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41. IDW Media Holdings' value of 45.28 is 3111.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #141 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #141 out of 1010 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places IDW Media Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41. IDW Media Holdings' value of 45.28 is 3111.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IDW Media Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 228.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 1.41, IDW Media Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.41, based on 1,010 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. IDW Media Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 45.28 is 3111.3% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 45.28, which is 683% above median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.11, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 45.28, which is 683% above median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 3111.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.41. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 45.28 as of Jul. 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.11.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Cash-to-Debt: 45.28 (683% above median its 10-year median of 5.78)
GF Value™: $23.11 vs. price of $32.55 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3111.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#141 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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