SOBS (Solvay Bank) Cash-to-Debt: 0.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 130% Above Median

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SOBS Solvay Bank SOBS
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Price $33.85
GF Value $28.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt?

Solvay Bank SOBS 65 Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates SOBS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,484 Banks companies, Solvay Bank ranks worse than 68.53% 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. Solvay Bank's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69.

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, Solvay Bank couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.

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

SOBS' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.3   Max: 2.77
Current: 0.69

During the past 13 years, Solvay Bank's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.30.

SOBS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
68.53% of 1484 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs SOBS: 0.69

Solvay Bank  (OTCPK:SOBS) 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.


Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solvay Bank'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.

Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt Chart

Solvay Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.77 0.29 0.14 0.30 0.69

Solvay Bank Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 2.77 0.29 0.14 0.30 0.69

SOBS vs KLIB, IBTN, HMLN: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Solvay Bank'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.


Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Solvay Bank's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solvay Bank Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents 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.

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

Solvay Bank's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 0.69 mean?
Solvay Bank (SOBS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. This is 130% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Solvay Bank's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #1017 out of 1484 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Solvay Bank's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Solvay Bank's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.69 is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.77. The Banks industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.37. Solvay Bank's value of 0.69 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #1017 out of 1484 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Solvay Bank has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay Bank's Cash-to-Debt compare to KLIB and IBTN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #1017 out of 1484 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Solvay Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.37. Solvay Bank's value of 0.69 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Solvay Bank's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Solvay Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Banks companies is 1.37, based on 1,484 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. Solvay Bank's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.69 is 49.6% 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 Banks industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solvay Bank's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.69, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank (SOBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.13, compared to a current price of $33.85 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.69, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 49.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.37. Solvay Bank's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Solvay Bank (SOBS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Solvay Bank (SOBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.85 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.13. GuruFocus considers Solvay Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOBS:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.69 (130% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $28.13 vs. price of $33.85 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.6% below the Banks median (#1017 of 1484)

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


Solvay Bank Business Description

Address 1537 Milton Avenue, Solvay, NY, USA, 13209
Solvay Bank is a United States based community bank. It offers personal and business banking services. The bank provides business loans, deposit accounts, small business administration, commercial real estate, special lending programs, electronic services, merchant services and other banking services. The objectives of its security portfolio are to provide liquidity for future funding needs, a safe and lower-risk investment alternative for idle funds, and a stable source of core earnings.
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