BP (LTS:0HKP) Cash-to-Debt: 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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LTS:0HKP BP PLC LTS:0HKP
69 GF Score
Price $41.65
GF Value $35.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BP Cash-to-Debt?

BP LTS:0HKP +1.45% 69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HKP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks worse than 50.41% 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. BP's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

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, BP couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

LTS:0HKP' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, BP's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.55. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.43.

LTS:0HKP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
50.41% of 976 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs LTS:0HKP: 0.48

BP  (LTS:0HKP) 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.


BP Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


BP Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BP'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.

BP Cash-to-Debt Chart

BP 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 0.38 0.43 0.45 0.48 0.51

BP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.51 0.48

LTS:0HKP vs XOM, CVX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP'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.


BP Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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BP 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.

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

BP'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 0.48 mean?
BP (LTS:0HKP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, BP's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #492 out of 976 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is BP's Cash-to-Debt too high?
BP's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.48 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.55. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. BP's value of 0.48 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #492 out of 976 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's Cash-to-Debt compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #492 out of 976 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places BP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. BP's value of 0.48 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, BP's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.23 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.50, BP has consistently been below 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 0.50, based on 976 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. BP's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.48 is 4% below 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 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.48, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (LTS:0HKP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.59, compared to a current price of $41.65 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.48, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. BP's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 BP (LTS:0HKP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.48 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 BP (LTS:0HKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.65 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.59. GuruFocus considers BP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HKP:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.48 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: $35.59 vs. price of $41.65 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Oil & Gas median (#492 of 976)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
69GF Score

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