Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC) Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TSX:FEC Frontera Energy Corp TSX:FEC
62 GF Score
Price C$8.50
GF Value C$7.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Frontera Energy Cash-to-Debt?

Frontera Energy TSX:FEC -2.86% 62 Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates TSX:FEC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$7.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Oil & Gas companies, Frontera Energy ranks worse than 60.26% 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. Frontera Energy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34.

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, Frontera Energy couldn'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 Frontera Energy's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:FEC' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.47   Max: 1.92
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, Frontera Energy's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.92. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.47.

TSX:FEC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
60.26% of 989 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs TSX:FEC: 0.33

Frontera Energy  (TSX:FEC) 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.


Frontera Energy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Frontera Energy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontera Energy'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.

Frontera Energy Cash-to-Debt Chart

Frontera Energy 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 0.52 0.57 0.32 0.41 0.47

Frontera Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 0.35 0.30 0.47 0.12 0.34

TSX:FEC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Frontera Energy'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.


Frontera Energy Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Frontera Energy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontera Energy 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.

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

Frontera Energy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 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 0.34 mean?
Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 as of Jun. 2026. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Frontera Energy's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontera Energy ranks #596 out of 989 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Frontera Energy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Frontera Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56. Frontera Energy's value of 0.34 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontera Energy ranks #596 out of 989 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontera Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontera Energy's Cash-to-Debt compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontera Energy ranks #596 out of 989 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Frontera Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56. Frontera Energy's value of 0.34 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontera Energy's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Frontera Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.56, based on 989 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. Frontera Energy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.34 is 39.3% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontera Energy's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontera Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.20, compared to a current price of C$8.50 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 39.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.56. Frontera Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.34 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 Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontera Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$8.50 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.20. GuruFocus considers Frontera Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FEC:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.34 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: C$7.20 vs. price of C$8.50 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#596 of 989)

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


Frontera Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges FECCF:USA3PY3:Germany
Address 140 4 Avenue SW, Suite 1030, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3N3
Frontera Energy Corp is a Canadian-based company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves in South America. It operates in three reportable segments such as Colombia which includes all upstream business activities of exploration and production in Colombia, Guyana Includes all offshore business activities of exploration in Guyana. and Infrastructure Colombia Includes the Companies investment in certain infrastructure, midstream and other assets, including storage, port, the reverse osmosis water treatment facility (SAARA), the palm oil plantation, other facilities in Colombia and the Companies investment in pipelines. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Colombia segment.
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