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Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 79 Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks worse than 81.79% 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
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, Central Azucarera De Tarlaccouldn'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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 1.39
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
PHS:CAT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 81.79% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs PHS:CAT: 0.09
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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 Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1594 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.09 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1594 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Cash-to-Debt compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1594 out of 1949 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.09 is 82.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.52, based on 1,949 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 82.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.54 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 82.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.52. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.54 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.09 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.54 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1594 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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