SWYDF (Stornoway Diamond) Cash-to-Debt: 0.07 (As of Jun. 2019)

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What is Stornoway Diamond Cash-to-Debt?

Stornoway Diamond SWYDF Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 as of Jun. 2019.

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. Stornoway Diamond's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was 0.07.

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, Stornoway Diamond couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

SWYDF's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 33.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Stornoway Diamond  (OTCPK:SWYDF) 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.


Stornoway Diamond Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Stornoway Diamond Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stornoway Diamond'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.

Stornoway Diamond Cash-to-Debt Chart

Stornoway Diamond Annual Data
Trend Apr09 Apr10 Apr11 Apr12 Apr13 Apr14 Apr15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 1.75 0.35 0.26 0.11

Stornoway Diamond Quarterly Data
Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.02 0.11 0.09 0.07

SWYDF vs DYNR, CTDT: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Stornoway Diamond'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.


Stornoway Diamond Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt falls into.



Stornoway Diamond 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.

Stornoway Diamond's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Stornoway Diamond's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 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 0.07 mean?
Stornoway Diamond (SWYDF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 as of Jun. 2019.
Is Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Stornoway Diamond's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.76. Stornoway Diamond's value of 0.07 is 99.8% below this industry median.
How does Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt compare to DYNR and CTDT?
Stornoway Diamond's Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.76. Stornoway Diamond's value of 0.07 is 99.8% below this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 33.76, based on 2,617 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. Stornoway Diamond's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07 is 99.8% 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 33.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stornoway Diamond's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stornoway Diamond stock overvalued right now?
Stornoway Diamond (SWYDF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.07. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 and 99.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.76. 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 Stornoway Diamond (SWYDF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.07 as of Jun. 2019. 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.

Stornoway Diamond Business Description

Address 1111 St. Charles Street West, Tour Ouest, Suite 400, Longueuil, QC, CAN, J4K 5G4
Stornoway Diamond Corp is a leading Canadian diamond exploration and producing company. Its principal business is the development of its flagship asset, the fully-owned Renard Mine, located in Quebec, Canada. The company intends to grow its business through the exploration and development of its mines. Stornoway also holds interests in a portfolio of exploration assets across Canada through owned properties and joint ventures. These properties and joint ventures include projects such as Adamantin, Qilalugaq and Pikoo.