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Kansai Electric Power CoKAEPF +0.85%70 Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates KAEPF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks worse than 58.35% 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
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, Kansai Electric Power Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kansai Electric Power Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
KAEPF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, Kansai Electric Power Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.24. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.07.
KAEPF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 58.35% of 485
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs KAEPF: 0.15
Kansai Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KAEPF) 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Kansai Electric Power Co 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Kansai Electric Power Co'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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Kansai Electric Power Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Electric Power Co'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.
Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. This is 186% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Kansai Electric Power Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #283 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Kansai Electric Power Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 186% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #283 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Electric Power Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #283 out of 485 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Kansai Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 0.20 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Electric Power Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Kansai Electric Power Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.21, based on 485 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.20 is 4.8% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.51, compared to a current price of $16.65 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 4.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.21. Kansai Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.20 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.65 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.51.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAEPF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.20 (186% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $10.51 vs. price of $16.65 (58.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#283 of 485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company that provides energy and information technology solutions. The company operates in four business segments. The Energy segment offers electricity, gas, and utility solutions. The Information and Communications segment provides comprehensive communication services. The Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment delivers consumer and business-related services. The Power Transmission and Distribution segment ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply from a neutral and fair standpoint. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy business segment.
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