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Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 88 Cash-to-Debt is 1.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 9.47. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.31. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 62.58% 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. Stanley Electric Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Stanley Electric Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 9.47 Max: 13.91
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Stanley Electric Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 13.91. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 9.47.
STAEF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 62.58% of 1312
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs STAEF: 1.17
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric Co'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.88 as of Mar. 2026. This is 80% below median its historical median of 9.47. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.17 to 13.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #491 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.88 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 13.91. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Stanley Electric Co's value of 1.88 is 213.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #491 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #491 out of 1312 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Stanley Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Stanley Electric Co's value of 1.88 is 213.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.17 to 13.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.47 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Stanley Electric Co has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,312 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.88 is 213.3% above 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Electric Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.88, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 9.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 1.88. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.31, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.88, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.47 and 213.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.88 as of Mar. 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.31.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.88 (80% below median its 10-year median of 9.47)
GF Value™: $21.31 vs. price of $20.36 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#491 of 1312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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