Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) Cash-to-Debt: 0.15 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:MAXS Max's Group Inc PHS:MAXS
75 GF Score
Price ₱2.32
GF Value ₱2.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Max's Group Cash-to-Debt?

Max's Group PHS:MAXS +3.11% 75 Cash-to-Debt is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates PHS:MAXS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Restaurants companies, Max's Group ranks worse than 66.11% 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. Max's Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15.

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, Max's Group 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 Max's Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:MAXS' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.31
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, Max's Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.31. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.14.

PHS:MAXS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
66.11% of 360 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs PHS:MAXS: 0.15

Max's Group  (PHS:MAXS) 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.


Max's Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Max's Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Max's Group'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.

Max's Group Cash-to-Debt Chart

Max's Group 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 0.18 0.29 0.29 0.22 0.19

Max's Group 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 0.14 0.14 0.19 0.14 0.15

PHS:MAXS vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Max's Group'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.


Max's Group Cash-to-Debt vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Max's Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Max's Group 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.

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

Max's Group'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 0.15 mean?
Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Max's Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #238 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Max's Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Max's Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.31. The Restaurants industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Max's Group's value of 0.15 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #238 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Max's Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max's Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Max's Group ranks #238 out of 360 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Max's Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Max's Group's value of 0.15 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Max's Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Max's Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Restaurants companies is 0.40, based on 360 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. Max's Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.15 is 62.5% 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 Restaurants industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max's Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max's Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱2.97, compared to a current price of ₱2.32 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 62.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.40. Max's Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Max's Group (PHS:MAXS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.15 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 Max's Group (PHS:MAXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max's Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱2.32 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱2.97. GuruFocus considers Max's Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MAXS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: ₱2.97 vs. price of ₱2.32 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.5% below the Restaurants median (#238 of 360)

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


Max's Group Business Description

Address 2212 Chino Roces Avenue, 3rd Floor, KDC Plaza, Metro Manila, Makati, PHL, 1230
Max's Group Inc is engaged in the business of establishing, operating and maintaining restaurants, coffee shops, refreshments parlors, cocktail lounges and catering food. The company operates under the under the name and styles of Max's Restaurant, Pancake House, Maple, Dencio's, Singkit, Yellow Cab, Teriyaki Boy, Sizzlin' Steak, Max's Corner Bakery, Max's Group Kitchen, Max's All About Chicken, and All About Chicken. It offers a diverse cuisine covering American, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, and French. The company has three business segments, namely: Food service, Commissary and Support services. It derives maximum revenue from the food services segment, which is involved in the operation and preparation of food products to be sold to company-owned and franchised stores.
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