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North Energy ASAOSL:NORTH +3.20%54 Cash-to-Debt is 1.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORTH with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks worse than 57.22% 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. North Energy ASA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.77.
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, North Energy ASAcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Energy ASA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NORTH'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 10.56 Max: No Debt
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, North Energy ASA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 10.56.
OSL:NORTH's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 57.22% of 1412
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.55
vs OSL:NORTH: 1.77
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) 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.
North Energy ASA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
North Energy ASA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for North Energy ASA'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.
OSL:NORTH vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy ASA'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.
North Energy ASA Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Energy ASA'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.
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 as of Jun. 2026. This is 83% below median its historical median of 10.56. Over the past decade, North Energy ASA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #808 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is North Energy ASA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
North Energy ASA's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 10,000.00. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. North Energy ASA's value of 1.77 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #808 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #808 out of 1412 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. North Energy ASA's value of 1.77 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, North Energy ASA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 6.55, North Energy ASA 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 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. North Energy ASA's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 is 73% 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 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.99, compared to a current price of kr2.58 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 73% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.55. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.58 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.99.
GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NORTH:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.77 (83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56)
GF Value™: kr4.99 vs. price of kr2.58 (48.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Asset Management median (#808 of 1412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NORTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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