PSSS (Puissant Industries) Cash-to-Debt: 0.83 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is Puissant Industries Cash-to-Debt?

Puissant Industries PSSS Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 as of Dec. 2013.

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. Puissant Industries's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.83.

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, Puissant Industries couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013.

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

PSSS's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 2.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Puissant Industries  (OTCPK:PSSS) 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.

Puissant Industries Cash-to-Debt Related Terms

Puissant Industries Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Puissant 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.

Puissant Industries Cash-to-Debt Chart

Puissant Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Cash-to-Debt
0.37 0.38 0.47 0.83

Puissant Industries Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Cash-to-Debt 0.37 0.38 0.47 0.83

PSSS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Puissant 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.

Puissant Industries Cash-to-Debt vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Puissant Industries's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


Puissant 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.

Puissant Industries's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.034 / (0.004 + 0.037)
=0.83

Puissant Industries's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash to Debt Ratio= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / Total Debt
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities / (Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)
=0.034 / (0.004 + 0.037)
=0.83

* 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 0.83 mean?
Puissant Industries (PSSS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 as of Dec. 2013.
Is Puissant Industries' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Puissant Industries' current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83. The Capital Markets industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.36. Puissant Industries' value of 0.83 is 64.8% below this industry median.
How does Puissant Industries' Cash-to-Debt compare to MS and GS?
Puissant Industries' Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 2.36. Puissant Industries' value of 0.83 is 64.8% 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Capital Markets companies is 2.36, based on 773 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. Puissant Industries's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83 is 64.8% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puissant Industries's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puissant Industries stock overvalued right now?
Puissant Industries (PSSS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.83. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 and 64.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 2.36. 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 Puissant Industries (PSSS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.83 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

Puissant Industries Business Description

Address 480 Lexington Road, Suite 12, Versailles, KY, USA, 40383
Puissant Industries Inc is engaged in the business of Cryptocurrency Mining.