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Sam HoldingsSTC:SAM 74 Cash-to-Debt is 3.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 716% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates STC:SAM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫12,606.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Conglomerates companies, Sam Holdings ranks better than 78.86% 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. Sam Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.10.
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, Sam Holdingscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sam Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STC:SAM'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.38 Max: 4.79
Current: 3.1
During the past 13 years, Sam Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 4.79. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.38.
STC:SAM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 78.86% of 544
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs STC:SAM: 3.10
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.
Sam Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Sam Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sam Holdings'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sam Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.10 as of Mar. 2026. This is 716% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Sam Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #115 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Sam Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sam Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 3.10 is 716% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 4.79. The Conglomerates industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Sam Holdings' value of 3.10 is 559.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #115 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sam Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #115 out of 544 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Sam Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Sam Holdings' value of 3.10 is 559.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sam Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 4.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Sam Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Conglomerates companies is 0.47, based on 544 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. Sam Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.10 is 559.6% 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 Conglomerates industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.10, which is 716% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫12,606.84, compared to a current price of ₫5,850.00 — trading 53.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.10, which is 716% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 559.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.47. Sam Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.10 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫5,850.00 is trading 53.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫12,606.84.
GuruFocus considers Sam Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:SAM:
Cash-to-Debt: 3.10 (716% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: ₫12,606.84 vs. price of ₫5,850.00 (53.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 559.6% above the Conglomerates median (#115 of 544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sam Holdings Corp is a Vietnam based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing cables for the post and telecommunication industry. In addition, the organization is also involved in the business areas of investment, finance, housing real estate business, resort real estate and agriculture.
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