PLYGF (PolyPeptide Group AG) Cash-to-Debt: 0.42 (As of Jun. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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PLYGF PolyPeptide Group AG PLYGF
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What is PolyPeptide Group AG Cash-to-Debt?

PolyPeptide Group AG PLYGF 51 Cash-to-Debt is 0.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates PLYGF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Drug Manufacturers companies, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks worse than 63.68% 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. PolyPeptide Group AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.42.

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

PLYGF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.65   Max: 7.57
Current: 0.42

During the past 8 years, PolyPeptide Group AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 7.57. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.65.

PLYGF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
63.68% of 983 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs PLYGF: 0.42

PolyPeptide Group AG  (OTCPK:PLYGF) 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.


PolyPeptide Group AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


PolyPeptide Group AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PolyPeptide Group AG'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.

PolyPeptide Group AG Cash-to-Debt Chart

PolyPeptide Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.57 1.77 0.84 0.73 0.57

PolyPeptide Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.46 0.73 0.76 0.57 0.42

PLYGF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PolyPeptide Group AG'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.


PolyPeptide Group AG Cash-to-Debt vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, PolyPeptide Group AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PolyPeptide Group AG 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.

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

PolyPeptide Group AG'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 0.42 mean?
PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.42 as of Jun. 2026. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, PolyPeptide Group AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #626 out of 983 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is PolyPeptide Group AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
PolyPeptide Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.42 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 7.57. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96. PolyPeptide Group AG's value of 0.42 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #626 out of 983 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PolyPeptide Group AG has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PolyPeptide Group AG's Cash-to-Debt compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PolyPeptide Group AG ranks #626 out of 983 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places PolyPeptide Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96. PolyPeptide Group AG's value of 0.42 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PolyPeptide Group AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.96, PolyPeptide Group AG 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.96, based on 983 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. PolyPeptide Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.42 is 56.3% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PolyPeptide Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.42, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PolyPeptide Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.72, compared to a current price of $54.42 — trading 77.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.42, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 56.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.96. PolyPeptide Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.42 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 PolyPeptide Group AG (PLYGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PolyPeptide Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $54.42 is trading 77.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.72. GuruFocus considers PolyPeptide Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLYGF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.42 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: $30.72 vs. price of $54.42 (77.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#626 of 983)

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


PolyPeptide Group AG Business Description

Address Neuhofstrasse 24, Baar, Zug, CHE, 6340
PolyPeptide Group AG is an independent contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on peptides and oligonucleotides employed as an active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and used as intermediates in therapeutic products. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe and Asia.
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