PCLA (PicoCELA) Cash-to-Debt: 1.90 (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median

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What is PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt?

PicoCELA PCLA +34.98% 11 Cash-to-Debt is 1.90 as of Sep. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates PCLA with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, PicoCELA ranks better than 78.14% 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. PicoCELA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.90.

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, PicoCELA could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025.

The historical rank and industry rank for PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PCLA' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.8   Max: 2.38
Current: 1.9

During the past 4 years, PicoCELA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.80.

PCLA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
78.14% of 366 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.375 vs PCLA: 1.90

PicoCELA  (NAS:PCLA) 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.


PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PicoCELA'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.

PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt Chart

PicoCELA Annual Data
Trend Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash-to-Debt
2.38 1.70 0.82 1.90

PicoCELA Semi-Annual Data
Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.70 0.86 0.82 1.76 1.90

PCLA vs NUVR, ELWT, OMCC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, PicoCELA'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.


PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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PicoCELA Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

PicoCELA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

PicoCELA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.90 mean?
PicoCELA (PCLA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.90 as of Sep. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.82 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, PicoCELA ranks #80 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
PicoCELA's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.90 is near median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 2.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. PicoCELA's value of 1.90 is 406.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PicoCELA ranks #80 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PicoCELA has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PicoCELA's Cash-to-Debt compare to NUVR and ELWT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PicoCELA ranks #80 out of 366 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places PicoCELA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. PicoCELA's value of 1.90 is 406.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PicoCELA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.82 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 0.38, PicoCELA 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.38, based on 366 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. PicoCELA's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.90 is 406.7% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PicoCELA's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PicoCELA stock overvalued right now?
PicoCELA (PCLA) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 1.90. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 406.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.38. PicoCELA's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 PicoCELA (PCLA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.90 as of Sep. 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.

PicoCELA Business Description

Address 2-34-5 Ningyocho, SANOS Building, 4th floor, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0013
PicoCELA Inc specializes in manufacturing, installing, and servicing enterprise wireless mesh solutions. The company generates revenue from two main sources: product equipment sales, and Software as a Service (SaaS) and maintenance services. The company develops the PCWL series of mesh Wi-Fi access points, which utilize its proprietary PicoCELA Backhaul Engine (PBE) technology to enable wireless communication. The company outsources manufacturing and sells these devices directly to customers through distributors. Additionally, the company offers a cloud portal service in a SaaS model, allowing users to monitor connectivity and traffic at their access points. This platform also supports the installation of proprietary edge-computing software into the devices.
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