SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) Cash-to-Debt: 0.83 (As of Jun. 2026) — 66% Above Median

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PHS:SBS SBS Philippines Corp PHS:SBS
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What is SBS Philippines Cash-to-Debt?

SBS Philippines PHS:SBS 75 Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates PHS:SBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Chemicals companies, SBS Philippines ranks better than 53.88% 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. SBS Philippines's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.83.

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

PHS:SBS' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.5   Max: 8.18
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, SBS Philippines's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 8.18. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.50.

PHS:SBS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
53.88% of 1587 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs PHS:SBS: 0.83

SBS Philippines  (PHS:SBS) 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.


SBS Philippines Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


SBS Philippines Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBS Philippines'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.

SBS Philippines Cash-to-Debt Chart

SBS Philippines 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 0.21 0.47 0.42 0.66 0.80

SBS Philippines 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 0.70 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.83

PHS:SBS vs DOW: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, SBS Philippines'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.


SBS Philippines Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SBS Philippines's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SBS Philippines 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.

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

SBS Philippines'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 0.83 mean?
SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. This is 66% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, SBS Philippines' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #732 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is SBS Philippines' Cash-to-Debt too high?
SBS Philippines' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 8.18. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. SBS Philippines' value of 0.83 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #732 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SBS Philippines has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Philippines' Cash-to-Debt compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #732 out of 1587 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts SBS Philippines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. SBS Philippines' value of 0.83 is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SBS Philippines' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.68, SBS Philippines 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.68, based on 1,587 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. SBS Philippines's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 is 22.1% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Philippines's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.51, compared to a current price of ₱3.18 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 22.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.68. SBS Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 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 SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Philippines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱3.18 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.51. GuruFocus considers SBS Philippines to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:SBS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.83 (66% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: ₱3.51 vs. price of ₱3.18 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.1% above the Chemicals median (#732 of 1587)

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


SBS Philippines Business Description

Address No. 10 Resthaven Street, San Francisco Del Monte, Metro Manila, Quezon, PHL, 1105
SBS Philippines Corp is engaged in chemical trading and distribution. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of chemical products to service the following industries: food ingredients, industrial, animal health and nutrition including feeds and veterinary care, pharmaceutical, home and personal care and environment and infrastructure, and many others. It also provides value-added service to its customers by providing logistics management in sourcing, procuring, warehousing and transporting the chemical products and materials. It derives maximum revenue from food Ingredients.
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