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PlayboyPLBY +0.85%39 Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates PLBY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Playboy ranks worse than 69.28% 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. Playboy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.18.
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, Playboycouldn'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 Playboy's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PLBY'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.14 Max: 1.58
Current: 0.18
During the past 6 years, Playboy's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.58. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.14.
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.
Playboy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Playboy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Playboy'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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Playboy'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.
Playboy Cash-to-Debt vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Playboy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Playboy's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Playboy (PLBY) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 as of Jun. 2026. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Playboy's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Playboy ranks #699 out of 1009 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Playboy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Playboy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 29% above 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 1.58. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52. Playboy's value of 0.18 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Playboy ranks #699 out of 1009 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Playboy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Playboy's Cash-to-Debt compare to CLAR and AOUT?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Playboy ranks #699 out of 1009 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Playboy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52. Playboy's value of 0.18 is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Playboy's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Playboy 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.52, based on 1,009 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. Playboy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.18 is 65.4% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Playboy's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 29% above 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 Playboy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy (PLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $1.19 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 65.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.52. Playboy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Playboy (PLBY), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.18 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 Playboy (PLBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.19 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.
GuruFocus considers Playboy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLBY:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.18 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $1.19 (53.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#699 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Playboy Inc, formerly PLBY Group Inc connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four categories: Style and Apparel, Digital Entertainment and Lifestyle, Sexual Wellness, and Beauty and Grooming. It operates through three segments Direct-to-Consumer, Licensing, and Digital Subscriptions and Content. It generates revenue through the sales of products and content services to consumers.
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