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Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +0.26%64 Cash-to-Debt is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,914 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 75.18% 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. Maple Leaf Foods's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.13.
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, Maple Leaf Foodscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.11 Max: 44.52
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 44.52. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.11.
MLFNF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 75.18% of 1914
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs MLFNF: 0.13
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.
Maple Leaf Foods Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 44.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1439 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 44.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.13 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1439 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1439 out of 1914 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 0.13 is 74% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 44.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Maple Leaf Foods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,914 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.13 is 74% 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 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.19, compared to a current price of $19.57 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 74% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.13 as of Jun. 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.57 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.19.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.13 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $15.19 vs. price of $19.57 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1439 of 1914)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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