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ACENPHS:ACEN +0.66%75 Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates PHS:ACEN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱4.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ACEN ranks worse than 70.16% 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. ACEN's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
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, ACENcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEN's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ACEN'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.64
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, ACEN's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.41.
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.
ACEN Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
ACEN Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEN'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, ACEN'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.
ACEN Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ACEN's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEN'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.
ACEN (PHS:ACEN) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. This is 76% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, ACEN's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #315 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is ACEN's Cash-to-Debt too high?
ACEN's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.64. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. ACEN's value of 0.10 is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEN ranks #315 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEN has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEN's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #315 out of 449 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places ACEN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. ACEN's value of 0.10 is 58.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ACEN's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.24, ACEN 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.24, based on 449 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. ACEN's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 58.3% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEN's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN (PHS:ACEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱4.11, compared to a current price of ₱3.05 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 58.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.24. ACEN's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.05 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱4.11.
GuruFocus considers ACEN to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ACEN:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (76% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: ₱4.11 vs. price of ₱3.05 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#315 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ACEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACEN Corp is a Philippines-based energy company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation assets, with a focus on renewable energy. The group operates through four segments: Philippines, Australia, ACEN Investments, and Corporate. The Philippines segment includes renewable and thermal power, retail electricity supply, project development, and related activities. The Australia segment focuses on renewable energy operations and development. ACEN Investments covers strategic investments in renewable platforms and projects across emerging markets, while the Corporate segment handles financing, treasury, and administrative functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Philippines segment.
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