iPeople (PHS:IPO) Cash-to-Debt: 1.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Above Median

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PHS:IPO iPeople Inc PHS:IPO
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GF Value ₱8.19
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What is iPeople Cash-to-Debt?

iPeople PHS:IPO 84 Cash-to-Debt is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates PHS:IPO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Education companies, iPeople ranks better than 54.96% 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. iPeople's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67.

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, iPeople could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

PHS:IPO' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.93   Max: 11.1
Current: 1.67

During the past 13 years, iPeople's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 11.10. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.93.

PHS:IPO's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
54.96% of 262 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.315 vs PHS:IPO: 1.67

iPeople  (PHS:IPO) 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.


iPeople Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


iPeople Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iPeople'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.

iPeople Cash-to-Debt Chart

iPeople 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 0.63 0.93 1.21 1.57 1.84

iPeople 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 1.57 1.68 2.01 1.84 1.67

PHS:IPO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, iPeople'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.


iPeople Cash-to-Debt vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, iPeople's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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iPeople 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.

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

iPeople'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 1.67 mean?
iPeople (PHS:IPO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, iPeople's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.27 to 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, iPeople ranks #118 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is iPeople's Cash-to-Debt too high?
iPeople's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 11.10. The Education industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.32. iPeople's value of 1.67 is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iPeople ranks #118 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, iPeople has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iPeople's Cash-to-Debt compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, iPeople ranks #118 out of 262 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts iPeople in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.32. iPeople's value of 1.67 is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, iPeople's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.27 to 11.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.32, iPeople has consistently been above 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 Education company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Education companies is 1.32, based on 262 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. iPeople's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 is 27% above 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 Education industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iPeople's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.67, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iPeople stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iPeople (PHS:IPO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.19, compared to a current price of ₱7.23 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.67, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 27% above the Education industry median of 1.32. iPeople's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 iPeople (PHS:IPO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.67 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 iPeople (PHS:IPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iPeople stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱7.23 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.19. GuruFocus considers iPeople to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:IPO:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.67 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: ₱8.19 vs. price of ₱7.23 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27% above the Education median (#118 of 262)

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


iPeople Business Description

Address 1191 Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Extension Avenue, 8 th Floor, Mapua University Makati Campus, Makati City, PHL, 1205
iPeople Inc is a holding and management company that drives investments in the education sector with its subsidiary.
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