AKD Securities (KAR:AKDSL) Cash-to-Debt: 43.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 438% Above Median

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KAR:AKDSL AKD Securities Ltd KAR:AKDSL
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Price ₨34.95
GF Value ₨47.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt?

AKD Securities KAR:AKDSL +0.98% 52 Cash-to-Debt is 43.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 438% above its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates KAR:AKDSL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨47.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 795 Capital Markets companies, AKD Securities ranks better than 75.85% 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. AKD Securities's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.22.

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, AKD Securities could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for AKD Securities's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:AKDSL' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.34   Med: 8.03   Max: 43.22
Current: 43.22

During the past 13 years, AKD Securities's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 43.22. The lowest was 4.34. And the median was 8.03.

KAR:AKDSL's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
75.85% of 795 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs KAR:AKDSL: 43.22

AKD Securities  (KAR:AKDSL) 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.


AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AKD Securities'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.

AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt Chart

AKD Securities Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.76 4.38 4.61 5.59 14.80

AKD Securities Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.59 14.80 32.67 21.48 43.22

KAR:AKDSL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, AKD Securities'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.


AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, AKD Securities's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AKD Securities's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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AKD Securities Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

AKD Securities's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

AKD Securities's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 43.22 mean?
AKD Securities (KAR:AKDSL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 43.22 as of Mar. 2026. This is 438% above median its historical median of 8.03. Over the past decade, AKD Securities' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 4.34 to 43.22. According to the industry distribution chart, AKD Securities ranks #192 out of 795 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is AKD Securities' Cash-to-Debt too high?
AKD Securities' current Cash-to-Debt of 43.22 is 438% above median its 10-year median of 8.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.34 to a high of 43.22. The Capital Markets industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.07. AKD Securities' value of 43.22 is 1987.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AKD Securities ranks #192 out of 795 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AKD Securities has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AKD Securities' Cash-to-Debt compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, AKD Securities ranks #192 out of 795 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places AKD Securities in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.07. AKD Securities' value of 43.22 is 1987.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AKD Securities' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 4.34 to 43.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 2.07, AKD Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Capital Markets companies is 2.07, based on 795 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. AKD Securities's current Cash-to-Debt of 43.22 is 1987.9% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AKD Securities's current Cash-to-Debt is 43.22, which is 438% above median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AKD Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKD Securities (KAR:AKDSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨47.62, compared to a current price of ₨34.95 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 43.22, which is 438% above median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 1987.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.07. AKD Securities' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AKD Securities (KAR:AKDSL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 43.22 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 AKD Securities (KAR:AKDSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKD Securities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨34.95 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨47.62. GuruFocus considers AKD Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AKDSL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 43.22 (438% above median its 10-year median of 8.03)
  • GF Value™: ₨47.62 vs. price of ₨34.95 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1987.9% above the Capital Markets median (#192 of 795)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AKDSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AKD Securities Business Description

Address Block 8, Continental Trade Centre, Suite 602, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
AKD Securities Ltd engages in brokerage and investment banking activities. The company is licensed to operate as a securities broker, consultant to the issue, and underwriter from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. Its service offerings comprise Equities, Money Market, Forex, Corporate Finance and Advisory, Commodities, AKDSL Research and others. Its operating segment include Brokerage, Financial Advisory, Underwriting and Other Operation.
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