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. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.
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, Crescent Steel & Allied Productscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CSAP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.39 Max: 8.42
Current: 2.24
During the past 13 years, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 8.42. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.39.
KAR:CSAP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 75.89% of 618
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.395
vs KAR:CSAP: 2.24
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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Crescent Steel & Allied Products 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.
KAR:CSAP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Crescent Steel & Allied Products'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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Cash-to-Debt vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crescent Steel & Allied Products'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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.24 as of Mar. 2026. This is 474% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 8.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #149 out of 618 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Crescent Steel & Allied Products' current Cash-to-Debt of 2.24 is 474% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 8.42. The Steel industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 2.24 is 467.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #149 out of 618 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crescent Steel & Allied Products has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Cash-to-Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #149 out of 618 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Crescent Steel & Allied Products in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 2.24 is 467.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Crescent Steel & Allied Products' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 8.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Crescent Steel & Allied Products 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 Steel company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 618 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. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.24 is 467.1% 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 Steel industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.24, which is 474% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.84, compared to a current price of ₨106.50 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.24, which is 474% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 467.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.24 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨106.50 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.84.
GuruFocus considers Crescent Steel & Allied Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CSAP:
Cash-to-Debt: 2.24 (474% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: ₨70.84 vs. price of ₨106.50 (50.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 467.1% above the Steel median (#149 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CSAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Business Description
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Ltd has diversified businesses. The company's operating segment includes Steel; Cotton; and CS Energy Segment. The steel segment comprises of manufacturing and coating of steel pipes which generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Pakistan.
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