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Star Equity HoldingsSTRR -0.10%55 Cash-to-Debt is 0.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 16.87. GuruFocus rates STRR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Star Equity Holdings ranks worse than 65.89% 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. Star Equity Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.39.
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, Star Equity Holdingscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Equity Holdings's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STRR'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 16.87 Max: No Debt
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, Star Equity Holdings's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 16.87.
STRR's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 65.89% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.135
vs STRR: 0.39
Star Equity Holdings (NAS:STRR) 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.
Star Equity Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Star Equity 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.
Star Equity Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity 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.
Star Equity Holdings (STRR) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.39 as of Jun. 2026. This is 98% below median its historical median of 16.87. Over the past decade, Star Equity Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.39 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #705 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.39 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 16.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 10,000.00. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Star Equity Holdings' value of 0.39 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #705 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to JOB and BGSF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #705 out of 1070 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Star Equity Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Star Equity Holdings' value of 0.39 is 65.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Equity Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.39 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.87 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Star Equity Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.14, based on 1,070 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.39 is 65.6% 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 Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.39, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 16.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings (STRR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.23, compared to a current price of $10.31 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.39, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 16.87 and 65.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.14. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Star Equity Holdings (STRR), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.39 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 Star Equity Holdings (STRR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.31 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.23.
GuruFocus considers Star Equity Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STRR:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.39 (98% below median its 10-year median of 16.87)
GF Value™: $15.23 vs. price of $10.31 (32.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Business Services median (#705 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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