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The MarygoldMGLD -3.07%72 Cash-to-Debt is 18.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates MGLD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,412 Asset Management companies, The Marygold ranks better than 54.32% 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. The Marygold's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.42.
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, The Marygoldcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MGLD'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 10.57 Max: 18.42
Current: 18.42
During the past 13 years, The Marygold's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 18.42. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 10.57.
MGLD's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 54.32% of 1412
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.55
vs MGLD: 18.42
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.
The Marygold Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
The Marygold Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Marygold'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Marygold'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.
The Marygold Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
The Marygold's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
The Marygold had no debt (1).
* 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.
The Marygold (MGLD) has a Cash-to-Debt of 18.42 as of Mar. 2026. This is 74% above median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.62 to 18.42. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #645 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt too high?
The Marygold's current Cash-to-Debt of 18.42 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 18.42. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. The Marygold's value of 18.42 is 181.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #645 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marygold has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marygold's Cash-to-Debt compare to SDEV and TGE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #645 out of 1412 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts The Marygold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. The Marygold's value of 18.42 is 181.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Marygold's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.62 to 18.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 6.55, The Marygold 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 6.55, based on 1,412 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. The Marygold's current Cash-to-Debt of 18.42 is 181.2% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marygold's current Cash-to-Debt is 18.42, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 10.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marygold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold (MGLD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.01, compared to a current price of $0.94 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 18.42, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 181.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.55. The Marygold's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 The Marygold (MGLD), the current Cash-to-Debt is 18.42 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 The Marygold (MGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.94 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.01.
GuruFocus considers The Marygold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGLD:
Cash-to-Debt: 18.42 (74% above median its 10-year median of 10.57)
GF Value™: $1.01 vs. price of $0.94 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.2% above the Asset Management median (#645 of 1412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marygold Companies Inc is an international holding company focused on acquiring and growing profitable businesses. Its main segments include U.S. Fund Management through USCF Investments, Food Products via Gourmet Foods and Printstock Products in New Zealand, Beauty Products under the Original Sprout brand, and formerly Security Systems through Brigadier, sold in 2025. The majority of revenue comes from fund management. The company operates in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with the majority of revenue generated from the USA. Its business approach focuses on strengthening financial services, expanding fintech, and managing a diverse portfolio for growth.
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