PRPI (Perpetual Industries) Cash-to-Debt: 0.23 (As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Perpetual Industries Cash-to-Debt?

Perpetual Industries PRPI +0.03% Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 as of Dec. 2022.

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. Perpetual Industries's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was 0.23.

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, Perpetual Industries couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022.

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

PRPI's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Perpetual Industries  (OTCPK:PRPI) 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.


Perpetual Industries Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Perpetual Industries Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perpetual Industries'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.

Perpetual Industries Cash-to-Debt Chart

Perpetual Industries Annual Data
Trend Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Cash-to-Debt
No Debt No Debt 0.01 0.57 0.23

Perpetual Industries Semi-Annual Data
Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Cash-to-Debt No Debt No Debt 0.01 0.57 0.23

PRPI vs BRBL, JKSM, ATVK: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Perpetual Industries'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.


Perpetual Industries Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Perpetual Industries's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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



Perpetual Industries 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.

Perpetual Industries's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Perpetual Industries's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 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 0.23 mean?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 as of Dec. 2022.
Is Perpetual Industries' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Perpetual Industries' current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23. The Industrial Products industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. Perpetual Industries' value of 0.23 is 80.3% below this industry median.
How does Perpetual Industries' Cash-to-Debt compare to BRBL and JKSM?
Perpetual Industries' Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17. Perpetual Industries' value of 0.23 is 80.3% below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Products companies is 1.17, based on 3,052 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. Perpetual Industries's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23 is 80.3% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Industries's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Industries stock overvalued right now?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.23. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 and 80.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.17. 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 Perpetual Industries (PRPI), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Perpetual Industries Business Description

Address 2193 Rotunda Drive, Auburn, IN, USA, 46706
Perpetual Industries Inc is a U.S.-based company focused on the growth and market expansion of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Worldwide Group, LLC, which operates as Worldwide Auctioneers, is a boutique auction firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of classic and vintage motorcars, generating its primary revenues through live and online auctions held across the United States. The company serves a clientele of automotive collectors and enthusiasts. Along with its auction events, the company offers a comprehensive suite of personalized services, including private car sales appraisals, collection management, estate planning, and asset consultancy.