SP New Energy (PHS:SPNEC) Cash-to-Debt: 2.16 (As of Sep. 2024)

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PHS:SPNEC SP New Energy Corp PHS:SPNEC
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What is SP New Energy Cash-to-Debt?

SP New Energy PHS:SPNEC -0.77% 33 Cash-to-Debt is 2.16 as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates PHS:SPNEC with a GF Score™ of 33/100.

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. SP New Energy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 2.16.

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, SP New Energy could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024.

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

PHS:SPNEC's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 0.24
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

SP New Energy  (PHS:SPNEC) 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.


SP New Energy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


SP New Energy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SP New Energy'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.

SP New Energy Cash-to-Debt Chart

SP New Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun22 Dec23
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial No Debt 0.02 0.47 N/A 3.06

SP New Energy Quarterly Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 0.23 3.06 3.07 2.60 2.16

PHS:SPNEC vs CEG: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SP New Energy'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.


SP New Energy Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SP New Energy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SP New Energy 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.

SP New Energy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

SP New Energy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 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 2.16 mean?
SP New Energy (PHS:SPNEC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 as of Sep. 2024.
Is SP New Energy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
SP New Energy's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. SP New Energy's value of 2.16 is 800% above this industry median. Overall, SP New Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SP New Energy's Cash-to-Debt compare to CEG?
SP New Energy's Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24. SP New Energy's value of 2.16 is 800% above this benchmark. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.24, based on 449 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. SP New Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.16 is 800% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SP New Energy's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SP New Energy stock overvalued right now?
SP New Energy (PHS:SPNEC) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 2.16. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16 and 800% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.24. SP New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. 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 SP New Energy (PHS:SPNEC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.16 as of Sep. 2024. 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.

SP New Energy Business Description

Address Ortigas Avenue, Rockwell Business Center, Barangay Ugong, Second District, National Capital Region, Pasig, PHL, 1604
SP New Energy Corp mainly to engage in the construction, operation and maintenance of all types of renewable energy plants and related services. The Group has only one geographical segment Philippines.
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