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What is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Cash-to-Debt?
SmarTone Telecommunications HoldingsSTTFF 71 Cash-to-Debt is 3.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 239% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates STTFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks better than 83.56% 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.05.
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, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdingscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SmarTone Telecommunications 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SmarTone Telecommunications 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.05 as of Dec. 2025. This is 239% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.35 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #60 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Cash-to-Debt too high?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' current Cash-to-Debt of 3.05 is 239% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 3.41. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 3.05 is 702.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #60 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Cash-to-Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #60 out of 365 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 3.05 is 702.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.35 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.38, SmarTone Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.38, based on 365 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.05 is 702.6% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.05, which is 239% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 3.05. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.05, which is 239% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 702.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.38. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.05 as of Dec. 2025. 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.
Key valuation signals for STTFF:
Cash-to-Debt: 3.05 (239% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.50 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 702.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#60 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd provides mobile and broadband services for household and corporate customers. The majority of overall company revenue comes from selling handsets and associated accessories. The group's customers are post-paid. It operates in one reportable segment, which is mobile telecommunications business.
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