LEU (Centrus Energy) Cash-to-Debt: 1.59 (As of Jun. 2026) — 41% Above Median

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LEU Centrus Energy Corp LEU
59 GF Score
Price $139.11
GF Value $70.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Centrus Energy Cash-to-Debt?

Centrus Energy LEU -2.12% 59 Cash-to-Debt is 1.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates LEU with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Other Energy Sources companies, Centrus Energy ranks better than 52.15% 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. Centrus Energy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.59.

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, Centrus Energy could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

LEU' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.13   Max: 1.94
Current: 1.59

During the past 13 years, Centrus Energy's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.13.

LEU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
52.15% of 186 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs LEU: 1.59

Centrus Energy  (NYSE:LEU) 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.


Centrus Energy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Centrus Energy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrus Energy'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.

Centrus Energy Cash-to-Debt Chart

Centrus Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 1.06 1.14 1.28 1.61

Centrus Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.97 1.35 1.61 1.59 1.59

LEU vs UROY, UEC, NUCL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Centrus Energy'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.


Centrus Energy Cash-to-Debt vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Centrus Energy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Centrus Energy 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.

Centrus Energy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Centrus Energy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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 1.59 mean?
Centrus Energy (LEU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.59 as of Jun. 2026. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Centrus Energy's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.58 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Centrus Energy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Centrus Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.59 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.94. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.29. Centrus Energy's value of 1.59 is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrus Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrus Energy's Cash-to-Debt compare to UROY and UEC?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 186 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Centrus Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.29. Centrus Energy's value of 1.59 is 23.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrus Energy's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.58 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Centrus Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.29, based on 186 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. Centrus Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.59 is 23.3% 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 Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrus Energy's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.59, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy (LEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.74, compared to a current price of $139.11 — trading 96.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.59, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 23.3% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.29. Centrus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Centrus Energy (LEU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.59 as of Jun. 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 Centrus Energy (LEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $139.11 is trading 96.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.74. GuruFocus considers Centrus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEU:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.59 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: $70.74 vs. price of $139.11 (96.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.3% above the Other Energy Sources median (#89 of 186)

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


Centrus Energy Business Description

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Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
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