Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Cash-to-Debt: 0.07 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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PHS:TUGS Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc PHS:TUGS
52 GF Score
Price ₱1.83
GF Value ₱0.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt?

Harbor Star Shipping Services PHS:TUGS -1.08% 52 Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates PHS:TUGS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks worse than 88.19% 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. Harbor Star Shipping Services's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.07.

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, Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:TUGS' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, Harbor Star Shipping Services's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.32. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.

PHS:TUGS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
88.19% of 999 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs PHS:TUGS: 0.07

Harbor Star Shipping Services  (PHS:TUGS) 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.


Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt Chart

Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.11 0.10

Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.07

Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.


Harbor Star Shipping Services Cash-to-Debt vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Harbor Star Shipping Services 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.

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

Harbor Star Shipping Services'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 0.07 mean?
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 as of Jun. 2026. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Harbor Star Shipping Services' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #881 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.32. The Transportation industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 0.07 is 85.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #881 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #881 out of 999 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Harbor Star Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 0.07 is 85.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Harbor Star Shipping Services' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Transportation companies is 0.47, based on 999 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. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 is 85.1% 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 Transportation industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.64, compared to a current price of ₱1.83 — trading 185.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 85.1% below the Transportation industry median of 0.47. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱1.83 is trading 185.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.64. GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.07 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.64 vs. price of ₱1.83 (185.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.1% below the Transportation median (#881 of 999)

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


Harbor Star Shipping Services Business Description

Address 2224 A. Bonifacio Street corner Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway, Bangkal, Makati, PHL, 1233
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc is an integrated maritime service provider. The service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towing, ship salvage, marine construction, repair, and maintenance works, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemicals, ship and crew management, diving, and underwater marine works. Other marine services include oil and chemical spill response, diving and underwater work, and ship and crew management. The company operates in two segments: Harbor assistance and Renewable energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Harbor assistance segment.
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