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Pernod RicardPDRDF -0.68%68 Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates PDRDF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Pernod Ricard ranks worse than 67% 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. Pernod Ricard's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.18.
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, Pernod Ricardcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pernod Ricard's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PDRDF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, Pernod Ricard's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.23. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.14.
PDRDF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 67% of 200
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs PDRDF: 0.18
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.
Pernod Ricard Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Pernod Ricard Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pernod Ricard'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard Cash-to-Debt vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard (PDRDF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 as of Dec. 2025. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Pernod Ricard's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #134 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Pernod Ricard's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.23. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Pernod Ricard's value of 0.18 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #134 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Cash-to-Debt compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #134 out of 200 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Pernod Ricard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Pernod Ricard's value of 0.18 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pernod Ricard's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Pernod Ricard 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.47, based on 200 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. Pernod Ricard's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 61.7% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pernod Ricard's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (PDRDF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.06, compared to a current price of $75.50 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 61.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.47. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Pernod Ricard (PDRDF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 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.
Is Pernod Ricard (PDRDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.50 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $118.06.
GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PDRDF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.18 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $118.06 vs. price of $75.50 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#134 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDRDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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