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Zest SpAMIL:ZEST +1.20%26 Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates MIL:ZEST with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Asset Management companies, Zest SpA ranks worse than 71.37% 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. Zest SpA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.
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, Zest SpAcouldn'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 Zest SpA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ZEST'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.73 Max: 2.68
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, Zest SpA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.68. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.73.
MIL:ZEST's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 71.37% of 1418
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.65
vs MIL:ZEST: 0.34
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.
Zest SpA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Zest SpA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zest SpA'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, Zest SpA'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.
Zest SpA Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Zest SpA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zest SpA'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.
Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Zest SpA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.22 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #1012 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Zest SpA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Zest SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.68. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65. Zest SpA's value of 0.34 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #1012 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zest SpA has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zest SpA's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #1012 out of 1418 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Zest SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65. Zest SpA's value of 0.34 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, Zest SpA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.22 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 5.65, Zest SpA 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.65, based on 1,418 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. Zest SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 94% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zest SpA's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zest SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.13 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 94% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.65. Zest SpA's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 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.
Is Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zest SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.13 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers Zest SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:ZEST:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.13 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94% below the Asset Management median (#1012 of 1418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ZEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zest SpA formerly LVenture Group SpA is a holding company. It operates in the Private Equity and Venture Capital and provides financial support for the development of StartUp, bringing also a network of relationships and high sectoral expertise.
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