Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Cash-to-Debt: 0.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
61 GF Score
Price ₨28.02
GF Value ₨26.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills Cash-to-Debt?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB 61 Cash-to-Debt is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 86.25% 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.

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, Century Paper & Board Mills couldn'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 Century Paper & Board Mills's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:CEPB' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.12
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.12. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.

KAR:CEPB's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
86.25% of 269 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29 vs KAR:CEPB: 0.04

Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) 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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Century Paper & Board Mills Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Cash-to-Debt Chart

Century Paper & Board Mills Annual Data
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Century Paper & Board Mills Quarterly Data
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KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Cash-to-Debt vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Century Paper & Board Mills 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Century Paper & Board Mills'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 0.04 mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #232 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.04 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.12. The Forest Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.04 is 86.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #232 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Cash-to-Debt compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #232 out of 269 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.04 is 86.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Forest Products companies is 0.29, based on 269 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.04 is 86.2% 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 Forest Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.04, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.77, compared to a current price of ₨28.02 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.04, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 86.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.29. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.04 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨28.02 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.77. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.04 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: ₨26.77 vs. price of ₨28.02 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.2% below the Forest Products median (#232 of 269)

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


Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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