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Paladin EnergyPALAF +8.41%35 Cash-to-Debt is 1.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 556% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates PALAF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Other Energy Sources companies, Paladin Energy ranks better than 54.89% 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. Paladin Energy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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, Paladin Energycould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paladin Energy's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PALAF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.27 Max: 187.79
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, Paladin Energy's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 187.79. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.27.
PALAF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 54.89% of 184
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs PALAF: 1.77
Paladin Energy (OTCPK:PALAF) 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.
Paladin Energy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Paladin Energy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paladin Energy'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 Uranium subindustry, Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy Cash-to-Debt vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Paladin Energy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 as of Dec. 2025. This is 556% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Paladin Energy's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 187.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #83 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Paladin Energy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Paladin Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 is 556% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 187.79. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.52. Paladin Energy's value of 1.77 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #83 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paladin Energy has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paladin Energy's Cash-to-Debt compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #83 out of 184 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Paladin Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.52. Paladin Energy's value of 1.77 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Paladin Energy's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 187.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Paladin Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.52, based on 184 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. Paladin Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.77 is 16.4% 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 Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paladin Energy's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77, which is 556% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paladin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 1.77. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77, which is 556% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 16.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.52. Paladin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Paladin Energy (PALAF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.77 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.
Paladin Energy Ltd is engaged in the production of uranium, and it operates through its various projects that are located in Australia and Africa. The operating segments of the group are Exploration, Namibia, and Australia. The segment activity in Namibia is the production and sale of uranium from the mines located in these geographic regions. The Australian segment includes its sales, marketing, and corporate functions, and the Exploration segment is focused on developing exploration and evaluation projects in Australia and Canada. The company's projects include Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, the Michelin project in Canada, and Manyingee, Carly Bore, and the Mount ISA projects in Australia.
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