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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. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51.
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, Vietnam National Petroleum Groupcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STC:PLX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.51
Current: 2.51
During the past 10 years, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.51. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.20.
STC:PLX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 69.49% of 980
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs STC:PLX: 2.51
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.51 as of Mar. 2026. This is 109% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.83 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #299 out of 980 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.51 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's value of 2.51 is 392.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #299 out of 980 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam National Petroleum Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #299 out of 980 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Vietnam National Petroleum Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's value of 2.51 is 392.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.83 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Vietnam National Petroleum Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.51, based on 980 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. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.51 is 392.2% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.51, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam National Petroleum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫42,040.74, compared to a current price of ₫33,300.00 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.51, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 392.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.51. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.51 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam National Petroleum Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫33,300.00 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫42,040.74.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam National Petroleum Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PLX:
Cash-to-Debt: 2.51 (109% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: ₫42,040.74 vs. price of ₫33,300.00 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 392.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#299 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:PLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group is engaged in import, export, and deal in petroleum, refining, and petrochemical products. The firm also invests in fields like engineering, mechanical and oil equipment, insurance, banking, and other commercial activities.
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