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What is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Cash-to-Debt?
Japan Smaller Capitalization FundJOF -1.70%36 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates JOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,436 Asset Management companies, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks better than 99.51% 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. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 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, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fundcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
JOF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: No Debt Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
During the past 9 years, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was No Debt. And the median was No Debt.
JOF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 99.51% of 1436
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.63
vs JOF: No Debt
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Feb. 2026. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 10,000.00 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #7 out of 1436 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10,000.00 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #7 out of 1436 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Cash-to-Debt compare to RFMZ and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #7 out of 1436 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.63. Historically, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 10,000.00 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.63, based on 1,436 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1). The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Feb. 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
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