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Orygen PeruALIM:ORYGENC1 -1.07%68 Cash-to-Debt is 8.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates LIM:ORYGENC1 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Orygen PeruA ranks better than 88.29% 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. Orygen PeruA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.87.
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, Orygen PeruAcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orygen PeruA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:ORYGENC1'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 3.83 Max: No Debt
Current: 8.87
During the past 13 years, Orygen PeruA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 3.83.
LIM:ORYGENC1's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 88.29% of 444
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.24
vs LIM:ORYGENC1: 8.87
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.
Orygen PeruA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Orygen PeruA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orygen PeruA'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.
LIM:ORYGENC1 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Orygen PeruA'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.
Orygen PeruA Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Orygen PeruA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orygen PeruA'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.
Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) has a Cash-to-Debt of 8.87 as of Mar. 2026. This is 132% above median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Orygen PeruA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #52 out of 444 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Orygen PeruA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Orygen PeruA's current Cash-to-Debt of 8.87 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 10,000.00. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. Orygen PeruA's value of 8.87 is 3595.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #52 out of 444 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orygen PeruA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orygen PeruA's Cash-to-Debt compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Orygen PeruA ranks #52 out of 444 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Orygen PeruA in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. Orygen PeruA's value of 8.87 is 3595.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orygen PeruA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Orygen PeruA 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.24, based on 444 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. Orygen PeruA's current Cash-to-Debt of 8.87 is 3595.8% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orygen PeruA's current Cash-to-Debt is 8.87, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orygen PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.71, compared to a current price of S/.2.60 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 8.87, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 3595.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.24. Orygen PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1), the current Cash-to-Debt is 8.87 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 Orygen PeruA (LIM:ORYGENC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orygen PeruA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.2.60 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.71.
GuruFocus considers Orygen PeruA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:ORYGENC1:
Cash-to-Debt: 8.87 (132% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: S/.2.71 vs. price of S/.2.60 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3595.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#52 of 444)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:ORYGENC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orygen Peru SAA formerly Enel Generacion Peru SAA operates in energy distribution and generation. The company distributes electrical energy in over 50 districts of the Lima region as well as the constitutional province of El Callao and the provinces of Huaura, Huaral, Barranca, and Oyon. The company obtains majority of its revenue from the sale of capacity and energy. The company has a total effective capacity of 1,652.18 MW, of which 754.6 MW comes from hydroelectric power and 897.58 MW from thermoelectric power.
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