Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) Cash-to-Debt: 0.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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PHS:CNPF Century Pacific Food Inc PHS:CNPF
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Price ₱32.60
GF Value ₱43.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Century Pacific Food Cash-to-Debt?

Century Pacific Food PHS:CNPF +1.56% 100 Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:CNPF with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱43.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Century Pacific Food ranks worse than 65.16% 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. Century Pacific Food's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.

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, Century Pacific Food couldn'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 Century Pacific Food's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:CNPF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, Century Pacific Food's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.35.

PHS:CNPF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
65.16% of 1943 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs PHS:CNPF: 0.24

Century Pacific Food  (PHS:CNPF) 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.


Century Pacific Food Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Century Pacific Food Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Pacific Food'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.

Century Pacific Food Cash-to-Debt Chart

Century Pacific Food Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.23 0.65 0.62 0.30

Century Pacific Food Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.31 0.37 0.30 0.24

PHS:CNPF vs KHC, GIS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Century Pacific Food'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.


Century Pacific Food Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Century Pacific Food's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Century Pacific Food 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.

Century Pacific Food's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Century Pacific Food's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 0.24 mean?
Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Century Pacific Food's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1266 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Century Pacific Food's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Century Pacific Food's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.53. Century Pacific Food's value of 0.24 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1266 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Pacific Food has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Pacific Food's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Century Pacific Food ranks #1266 out of 1943 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Century Pacific Food in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.53. Century Pacific Food's value of 0.24 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Pacific Food's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Century Pacific Food 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 0.53, based on 1,943 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. Century Pacific Food's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 is 54.7% 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 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Pacific Food's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Pacific Food stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱43.64, compared to a current price of ₱32.60 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 54.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.53. Century Pacific Food's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 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 Century Pacific Food (PHS:CNPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Pacific Food stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱32.60 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱43.64. GuruFocus considers Century Pacific Food to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CNPF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.24 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: ₱43.64 vs. price of ₱32.60 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1266 of 1943)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CNPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Century Pacific Food Business Description

Address Julia Vargas Street, 7th Floor, Centerpoint Building, Ortigas Business Center, Metro Manila, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Century Pacific Food Inc is a Philippines-based food and beverage company. It owns a portfolio of well-recognized and trusted brands in the canned and processed fish, canned meat, and dairy and mixes business segments. The brands include Century Tuna, 555, Ligo, Argentina, and Birch Tree, Lucky Seven, Angel, Coco Mama, unMEAT, Choco Hero as well as emerging and challenger names such as Blue Bay, Fresca, Swift, Wow, Lucky Seven, Angel, Coco Mama, unMEAT, and Goodest.. The company is organized into four business segments: Marine, Meat, Milk and emerging and Corporate and others. It derives maximum revenue from Milk and emerging segment.
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