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BenguetPHS:BC -2.33%68 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates PHS:BC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,619 Metals & Mining companies, Benguet ranks better than 62.92% 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. Benguet's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was No Debt (1).
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, Benguetcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Benguet's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 2.25 Max: No Debt
Current: 448.19
During the past 13 years, Benguet's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 2.25.
PHS:BC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 62.92% of 2619
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.59
vs PHS:BC: 448.19
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.
Benguet Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Benguet Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benguet'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 Gold subindustry, Benguet'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.
Benguet Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Benguet's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benguet's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
Benguet's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
Benguet had no debt (1).
* 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.
What does a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Benguet (PHS:BC) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Benguet's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #971 out of 2619 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Benguet's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Benguet's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Benguet ranks #971 out of 2619 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Benguet has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benguet's Cash-to-Debt compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #971 out of 2619 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Benguet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.59. Historically, Benguet's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 33.59, based on 2,619 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. 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 33.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benguet's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benguet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet (PHS:BC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.82, compared to a current price of ₱6.30 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. Benguet'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 Benguet (PHS:BC), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) 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 Benguet (PHS:BC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱6.30 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.82.
GuruFocus considers Benguet to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BC:
Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.25)
GF Value™: ₱5.82 vs. price of ₱6.30 (8.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benguet Corp is engaged in gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral production, exploration, research and development, and natural resource projects. The company operates through four business segments, namely Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration, nickel, and gold mining operations and generates the maximum revenue for the company. The Health Services segment is engaged in the business of offering medical and clinical diagnostic examinations and health care services on pre-employment. The logistics segment is engaged in logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. The Other segment of the company is engaged in research, development, health services, and water projects.
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