KOSK (Metawells Oil & Gas) Cash-to-Debt: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2010)

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What is Metawells Oil & Gas Cash-to-Debt?

Metawells Oil & Gas KOSK Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Sep. 2010.

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. Metawells Oil & Gas's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 was 0.00.

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, Metawells Oil & Gas couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metawells Oil & Gas's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

KOSK's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Metawells Oil & Gas  (OTCPK:KOSK) 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Cash-to-Debt Related Terms

Metawells Oil & Gas Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Cash-to-Debt Chart

Metawells Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Cash-to-Debt
N/A 0.01 0.00

Metawells Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Mar07 Jun07 Dec07 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00

KOSK vs ABVN, SPEX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Metawells Oil & Gas's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metawells Oil & Gas's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


Metawells Oil & Gas 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.002 / (0 + 0.537)
=0.00

Metawells Oil & Gas's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.002 / (0 + 0.486)
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 as of Sep. 2010.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Metawells Oil & Gas' current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00.
How does Metawells Oil & Gas' Cash-to-Debt compare to ABVN and SPEX?
Metawells Oil & Gas' Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.51, based on 990 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metawells Oil & Gas's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.00. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. 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 Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Sep. 2010. 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY, USA, 10528
Metawells Oil & Gas Inc is a holding company engaged in two sectors: energy and technology. Its goal is to provide high-quality oil and gas services to its clients while minimizing environmental impact and promoting safety. The group focused on the multi-zone development and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) of extreme shallow medium gravity oil.