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Nihon Parkerizing CoNHPCF 76 Cash-to-Debt is 292.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 412% above its 10-year median of 57.06. GuruFocus rates NHPCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.10. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks better than 92.42% 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. Nihon Parkerizing Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 292.32.
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, Nihon Parkerizing Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Parkerizing Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
NHPCF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.16 Med: 57.06 Max: 292.24
Current: 235.92
During the past 13 years, Nihon Parkerizing Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 292.24. The lowest was 15.16. And the median was 57.06.
NHPCF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 92.42% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.68
vs NHPCF: 235.92
Nihon Parkerizing Co (OTCPK:NHPCF) 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Nihon Parkerizing Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Parkerizing Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Parkerizing Co'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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Parkerizing Co'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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 292.32 as of Mar. 2026. This is 412% above median its historical median of 57.06. Over the past decade, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 15.16 to 292.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #118 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 292.32 is 412% above median its 10-year median of 57.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.16 to a high of 292.24. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 292.32 is 42888.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #118 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Parkerizing Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Parkerizing Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #118 out of 1557 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Nihon Parkerizing Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 292.32 is 42888.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Parkerizing Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 15.16 to 292.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.06 vs. the industry median of 0.68, Nihon Parkerizing Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.68, based on 1,557 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. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 292.32 is 42888.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 292.32, which is 412% above median its own 10-year median of 57.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 292.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.10, compared to a current price of $9.60 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 292.32, which is 412% above median its 10-year median of 57.06 and 42888.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.68. Nihon Parkerizing Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 292.32 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Parkerizing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.60 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.10.
Key valuation signals for NHPCF:
Cash-to-Debt: 292.32 (412% above median its 10-year median of 57.06)
GF Value™: $8.10 vs. price of $9.60 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42888.2% above the Chemicals median (#118 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical company. It engages in the production and sale of metal surface treatment chemicals, corrosion prevention chemicals, industrial chemicals and paints. The company's business segments include Chemicals, Equipment, Jobbing, and Other which includes its building maintenance business, transportation business, and solar power generation business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemicals Business. The chemicals division manufactures and sells chemicals to form a conversion coating on the surface of metals and other substrates to improve their functionality by improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance, lubricity and other performances, thereby adding value to the substrate materials.
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