South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Cash-to-Debt: 3.02 (As of Jun. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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STC:CSV South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV
68 GF Score
Price ₫21,450.00
GF Value ₫38,532.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash-to-Debt?

South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV -2.05% 68 Cash-to-Debt is 3.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫38,532.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Chemicals companies, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks better than 71.9% 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.02.

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, South Basic Chemicals JSC could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

STC:CSV' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 4.37   Max: 14.43
Current: 3.02

During the past 7 years, South Basic Chemicals JSC's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 14.43. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 4.37.

STC:CSV's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
71.9% of 1587 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs STC:CSV: 3.02

South Basic Chemicals JSC  (STC:CSV) 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.


South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.

South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash-to-Debt Chart

South Basic Chemicals JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.37 4.16 6.41 6.36 4.56

South Basic Chemicals JSC Quarterly Data
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STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.


South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.

South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

South Basic Chemicals JSC'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 3.02 mean?
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.02 as of Jun. 2026. This is 31% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.15 to 14.43. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #446 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.02 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 14.43. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 3.02 is 344.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #446 out of 1587 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash-to-Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #446 out of 1587 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts South Basic Chemicals JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 3.02 is 344.1% above this benchmark. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.15 to 14.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 0.68, South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.68, based on 1,587 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.02 is 344.1% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.02, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫38,532.31, compared to a current price of ₫21,450.00 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.02, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 344.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.68. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.02 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫21,450.00 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫38,532.31. GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 3.02 (31% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: ₫38,532.31 vs. price of ₫21,450.00 (44.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 344.1% above the Chemicals median (#446 of 1587)

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


South Basic Chemicals JSC Business Description

Address 22 Ly Tu Trong Street, Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh, VNM, HCMC
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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