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McDermott InternationalMCDIF -2.22%32 Cash-to-Debt is 0.82 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates MCDIF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,776 Construction companies, McDermott International ranks better than 52.7% 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. McDermott International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.82.
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, McDermott Internationalcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDermott International's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MCDIF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.75 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.82
During the past 2 years, McDermott International's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.75.
MCDIF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 52.7% of 1776
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs MCDIF: 0.82
McDermott International (OTCPK:MCDIF) 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.
McDermott International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
McDermott International Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
McDermott International Cash-to-Debt Chart
McDermott International Annual Data
Trend
Dec24
Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
0.68
0.82
McDermott International Semi-Annual Data
Dec24
Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
0.68
0.82
MCDIF vs VATE, SHIM, BLNK: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, McDermott International'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.
McDermott International Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, McDermott International's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDermott International'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.
McDermott International (MCDIF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, McDermott International's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.68 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #840 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is McDermott International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
McDermott International's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 0.82. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. McDermott International's value of 0.82 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #840 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McDermott International has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDermott International's Cash-to-Debt compare to VATE and SHIM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #840 out of 1776 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts McDermott International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. McDermott International's value of 0.82 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, McDermott International's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.68 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.71, McDermott International 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 Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,776 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. McDermott International's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.82 is 15.5% 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 Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDermott International's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDermott International stock overvalued right now?
McDermott International (MCDIF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.82. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 15.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.71. McDermott International's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 McDermott International (MCDIF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.82 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
McDermott International Ltd is a fully integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) solutions to the energy industry globally. The company designs and builds infrastructure to transport and process oil and gas, covering offshore, subsea, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and downstream oil and gas projects, including fixed, floating, and subsea production facilities, pipelines, storage systems, and processing plants. It also provides energy transition and sustainable engineering solutions. The company operates through the Low Carbon Solutions, Offshore Middle East, and Subsea and Floating Facilities segments, serving national and other oil and gas companies across energy-producing regions, and generates the majority of its revenue from United States.
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