LKAI (LKA Gold) Cash-to-Debt: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2019)

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What is LKA Gold Cash-to-Debt?

LKA Gold LKAI 12 Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus rates LKAI with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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. LKA Gold's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 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, LKA Gold couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019.

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

LKAI's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

LKA Gold  (OTCPK:LKAI) 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.

LKA Gold Cash-to-Debt Related Terms

LKA Gold Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LKA Gold'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.

LKA Gold Cash-to-Debt Chart

LKA Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 69.90 7.50 0.00 0.00 0.41

LKA Gold Quarterly Data
Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19
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 1.71 0.41 0.17 0.05 0.00

LKAI vs IMII, GLNS, GRMC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, LKA Gold'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.

LKA Gold Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LKA Gold's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LKA Gold 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.

LKA Gold's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 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)
=0.062 / (0.073 + 0.079)
=0.41

LKA Gold's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 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 / (0.094 + 0.079)
=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?
LKA Gold (LKAI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 as of Sep. 2019.
Is LKA Gold's Cash-to-Debt too high?
LKA Gold's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. Overall, LKA Gold has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKA Gold's Cash-to-Debt compare to IMII and GLNS?
LKA Gold's Cash-to-Debt of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 37.00. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 37.00, based on 2,622 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKA Gold'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 LKA Gold stock overvalued right now?
LKA Gold (LKAI) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.00. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00. LKA Gold's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 LKA Gold (LKAI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.00 as of Sep. 2019. 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.

LKA Gold Business Description

Address 3724 47th Street Ct. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA, USA, 98335
LKA Gold Inc is a gold mining and exploration company located in Gig Harbor, WA. The company's primary asset is a high-grade gold-producing property known as the Golden Wonder mine located in Colorado.
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