Globe Telecom (PHS:GLO) Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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PHS:GLO Globe Telecom Inc PHS:GLO
66 GF Score
Price ₱1,757.00
GF Value ₱1,789.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Globe Telecom Cash-to-Debt?

Globe Telecom PHS:GLO +0.98% 66 Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates PHS:GLO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,789.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Telecommunication Services companies, Globe Telecom ranks worse than 87.26% 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. Globe Telecom's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05.

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, Globe Telecom couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:GLO' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.07   Max: 0.19
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, Globe Telecom's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.19. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.07.

PHS:GLO's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
87.26% of 361 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs PHS:GLO: 0.05

Globe Telecom  (PHS:GLO) 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.


Globe Telecom Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Globe Telecom Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Globe Telecom'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.

Globe Telecom Cash-to-Debt Chart

Globe Telecom 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 0.11 0.06 0.05 0.06 0.07

Globe Telecom Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.05 0.07 0.07 0.11 0.05

PHS:GLO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Globe Telecom'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.


Globe Telecom Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Globe Telecom 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.

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

Globe Telecom's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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 0.05 mean?
Globe Telecom (PHS:GLO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Globe Telecom ranks #315 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Globe Telecom's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.19. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Globe Telecom's value of 0.05 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Telecom ranks #315 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Globe Telecom has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globe Telecom's Cash-to-Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Globe Telecom ranks #315 out of 361 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Globe Telecom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Globe Telecom's value of 0.05 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Globe Telecom's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Globe Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.35, based on 361 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. Globe Telecom's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.05 is 85.7% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Globe Telecom's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globe Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Telecom (PHS:GLO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,789.93, compared to a current price of ₱1,757.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 85.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.35. Globe Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Globe Telecom (PHS:GLO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.05 as of Jun. 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 Globe Telecom (PHS:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Telecom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1,757.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,789.93. GuruFocus considers Globe Telecom to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:GLO:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.05 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07)
  • GF Value™: ₱1,789.93 vs. price of ₱1,757.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#315 of 361)

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


Globe Telecom Business Description

Other Exchanges GTMEF:USA
Address 32nd Street Corner 7th Avenue, 27th Floor, The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, PHL, 1634
Globe Telecom Inc is a telecommunications company that provides mobile, voice, and broadband services. Its operating segments are Mobile Business, Fixed Line, and Broadband Business. Mobile involves traditional mobile services and contributes the majority of the company's revenue. Within the mobile division, the majority of subscribers are considered prepaid customers. The other division, fixed-line and broadband, provides fixed-line voice services, corporate data, and Internet for its customers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in the Philippines.
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