TGASF (Towngas Smart Energy Co) Cash-to-Debt: 0.14 (As of Dec. 2025) — 30% Below Median

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TGASF Towngas Smart Energy Co Ltd TGASF
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GF Value $0.45
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What is Towngas Smart Energy Co Cash-to-Debt?

Towngas Smart Energy Co TGASF -15.69% 81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates TGASF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Towngas Smart Energy Co ranks worse than 52.78% 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. Towngas Smart Energy Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.

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, Towngas Smart Energy Co couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.

The historical rank and industry rank for Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

TGASF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.22
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, Towngas Smart Energy Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.22. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.20.

TGASF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
52.78% of 485 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.21 vs TGASF: 0.19

Towngas Smart Energy Co  (OTCPK:TGASF) 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.


Towngas Smart Energy Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Towngas Smart Energy Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Towngas Smart Energy Co'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.

Towngas Smart Energy Co Cash-to-Debt Chart

Towngas Smart Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.16 0.14

Towngas Smart Energy Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.21 0.16 0.18 0.14 0.19

TGASF vs ATO, NI: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Towngas Smart Energy Co'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.


Towngas Smart Energy Co Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Towngas Smart Energy Co 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.

Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 0.14 mean?
Towngas Smart Energy Co (TGASF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Towngas Smart Energy Co ranks #256 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Towngas Smart Energy Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.14 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.22. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21. Towngas Smart Energy Co's value of 0.14 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Towngas Smart Energy Co ranks #256 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Towngas Smart Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Towngas Smart Energy Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Towngas Smart Energy Co ranks #256 out of 485 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Towngas Smart Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21. Towngas Smart Energy Co's value of 0.14 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Towngas Smart Energy Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Towngas Smart Energy Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.21, based on 485 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. Towngas Smart Energy Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.14 is 33.3% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Towngas Smart Energy Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.14, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Towngas Smart Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Towngas Smart Energy Co (TGASF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.14. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.45, compared to a current price of $0.43 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.14, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 33.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.21. Towngas Smart Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Towngas Smart Energy Co (TGASF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.14 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 Towngas Smart Energy Co (TGASF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Towngas Smart Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.43 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.45.

Key valuation signals for TGASF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.14 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: $0.45 vs. price of $0.43 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#256 of 485)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TGASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Towngas Smart Energy Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01083:Hong KongPGJ:Germany
Address 363 Java Road, North Point, 23rd Floor, Hong Kong, HKG
Towngas Smart Energy Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the sales of piped gas, renewable energy, and other types of energy, the construction of gas pipelines, the sale of gas appliances and related products, and other value-added services in the People's Republic of China. The operating segment of the company are Gas business and Renewable energy business. The Renewable energy business is engaged in Sales of renewable energy (mainly photovoltaic power) and other related energy and services and the Gas business is further categorized in Sales of piped gas, Gas connection, Gas-related products and services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Sales of piped gas and other gas-related energy. All of the Group' s revenue is generated in the PRC.
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