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China SteelTPE:2002 -1.05%71 Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Steel companies, China Steel ranks worse than 60.46% 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. China Steel's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.24.
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, China Steelcouldn'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 China Steel's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.27. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.17.
TPE:2002's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 60.46% of 607
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TPE:2002: 0.24
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.
China Steel Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
China Steel Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.
TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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.
China Steel Cash-to-Debt vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel'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.
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 as of Jun. 2026. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, China Steel's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #367 out of 607 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is China Steel's Cash-to-Debt too high?
China Steel's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.27. The Steel industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.37. China Steel's value of 0.24 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #367 out of 607 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Cash-to-Debt compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #367 out of 607 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places China Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.37. China Steel's value of 0.24 is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Steel's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.12 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.37, China Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Steel companies is 0.37, based on 607 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. China Steel's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.24 is 35.1% 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 Steel industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.26, compared to a current price of NT$18.90 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 35.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.37. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 China Steel (TPE:2002), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.24 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.90 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.26.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.24 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: NT$20.26 vs. price of NT$18.90 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Steel median (#367 of 607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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