Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) Cash-to-Debt: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2023)

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MIC:MTSS Mobile TeleSystems PJSC MIC:MTSS
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What is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Cash-to-Debt?

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC MIC:MTSS -1.30% 17 Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates MIC:MTSS with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 0.35.

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, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023.

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

MIC:MTSS's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.355
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC  (MIC:MTSS) 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.


Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile TeleSystems PJSC'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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Cash-to-Debt Chart

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.24 0.32 0.30 0.35

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23
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 0.30 0.27 0.29 0.35 0.35

MIC:MTSS vs TMUS, VZ, CMCSA: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC'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.


Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mobile TeleSystems PJSC 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 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 0.35 mean?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 as of Mar. 2023.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 0.35 is 1.4% below this industry median. Overall, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash-to-Debt compare to TMUS and VZ?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 0.35 is 1.4% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.36, based on 360 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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.35 is 1.4% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.35. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 and 1.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.36. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 as of Mar. 2023. 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.

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Business Description

Address 4 Marksistskaya Street, Moscow, RUS, 109147
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC is a wireless telephone operator in Russia. The company is a large provider of fixed-line broadband and pay-TV services in the country, with a strong fixed-line presence in Moscow. The company's segment includes Telecom; Fintech and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom segment.
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