MAMA (Mama's Creations) Cash-to-Debt: 10.73 (As of Jul. 2026) — 3056% Above Median

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MAMA Mama's Creations Inc MAMA
96 GF Score
Price $15.01
GF Value $12.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mama's Creations Cash-to-Debt?

Mama's Creations MAMA -1.41% 96 Cash-to-Debt is 10.73 as of Jul. 2026, which is 3056% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates MAMA with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mama's Creations ranks better than 84.54% 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. Mama's Creations's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 10.73.

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, Mama's Creations could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026.

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

MAMA' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.34   Max: 10.73
Current: 10.73

During the past 13 years, Mama's Creations's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 10.73. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.34.

MAMA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
84.54% of 1947 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs MAMA: 10.73

Mama's Creations  (NAS:MAMA) 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.


Mama's Creations Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Mama's Creations Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mama's Creations'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.

Mama's Creations Cash-to-Debt Chart

Mama's Creations Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.34 0.84 0.71 1.38

Mama's Creations Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 0.89 1.13 1.38 1.78 10.73

MAMA vs WEST, OFRM, JBSS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Mama's Creations'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.


Mama's Creations Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mama's Creations's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


MAMA
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Mama's Creations 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.

Mama's Creations's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Mama's Creations's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 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 10.73 mean?
Mama's Creations (MAMA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 10.73 as of Jul. 2026. This is 3056% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Mama's Creations' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #301 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Mama's Creations' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Mama's Creations' current Cash-to-Debt of 10.73 is 3056% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 10.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Mama's Creations' value of 10.73 is 2046% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #301 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mama's Creations has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mama's Creations' Cash-to-Debt compare to WEST and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #301 out of 1947 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Mama's Creations in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Mama's Creations' value of 10.73 is 2046% above this benchmark. Historically, Mama's Creations' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Mama's Creations 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,947 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. Mama's Creations's current Cash-to-Debt of 10.73 is 2046% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Mama's Creations's current Cash-to-Debt is 10.73, which is 3056% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mama's Creations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mama's Creations (MAMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.87, compared to a current price of $15.01 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 10.73, which is 3056% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 2046% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Mama's Creations' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Mama's Creations (MAMA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 10.73 as of Jul. 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 Mama's Creations (MAMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mama's Creations stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.01 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.87. GuruFocus considers Mama's Creations to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAMA:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 10.73 (3056% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $12.87 vs. price of $15.01 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2046% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#301 of 1947)

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


Mama's Creations Business Description

Address 25 Branca Road, East Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07073
Mama's Creations Inc manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods distributed through grocery, mass, club, and convenience stores across the United States. Its product portfolio includes refrigerated prepared foods such as meatballs, meatloaf, sausage products, and pasta and rice entrees. The products are principally sold to supermarkets, club chains, mass-market retailers, and food distributors. The brand of the company includes Mama's Creations, Mama's Mancini's, The Olive Branch, Creative Salads, and others.
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