Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Cash-to-Debt: 2.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 609% Above Median

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LSE:CSC Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings PLC LSE:CSC
40 GF Score
Price £0.36
GF Value £0.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Cash-to-Debt?

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings LSE:CSC 40 Cash-to-Debt is 2.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 609% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates LSE:CSC with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Oil & Gas companies, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings ranks better than 69.6% 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. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.34.

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, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CSC' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.33   Max: 5.88
Current: 2.34

During the past 13 years, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 5.88. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.33.

LSE:CSC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
69.6% of 990 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.565 vs LSE:CSC: 2.34

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings  (LSE:CSC) 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.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings'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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Cash-to-Debt Chart

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.34 0.29 0.07 5.88

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.15 0.07 4.27 5.88 2.34

LSE:CSC vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings'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.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings 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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 2.34 mean?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.34 as of Mar. 2026. This is 609% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings ranks #301 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 2.34 is 609% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 5.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' value of 2.34 is 314.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings ranks #301 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings ranks #301 out of 990 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' value of 2.34 is 314.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.57, 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. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.34 is 314.2% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.34, which is 609% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.36 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.34, which is 609% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 314.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.57. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.34 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.36 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39. GuruFocus considers Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CSC:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 2.34 (609% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.36 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 314.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#301 of 990)

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


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRS:Germany
Address Meadowhall Road, Pressure Technologies Building, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GBR, S9 1BT
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Plc is a provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services. Its high-pressure cylinders are a critical component for a number of end applications, from high-pressure systems in naval submarines and surface vessels to oxygen cylinders in fighter jets, from the bulk storage of industrial gases to air pressure vessels in floating oil platform motion compensation systems and more recently for hydrogen transport refueling and energy storage.
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