VTDRF (Vantage Drilling International) Cash-to-Debt: 0.41 (As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Vantage Drilling International Cash-to-Debt?

Vantage Drilling International VTDRF 8 Cash-to-Debt is 0.41 as of Dec. 2022. GuruFocus rates VTDRF with a GF Score™ of 8/100. Among 986 Oil & Gas companies, Vantage Drilling International ranks worse than 101419.78% 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. Vantage Drilling International's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was 0.41.

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, Vantage Drilling International couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022.

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

VTDRF's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.

Vantage Drilling International  (OTCPK:VTDRF) 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.


Vantage Drilling International Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Vantage Drilling International Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vantage Drilling International'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.

Vantage Drilling International Cash-to-Debt Chart

Vantage Drilling International Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.20 0.66 0.41 0.21 0.41

Vantage Drilling International Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
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 0.20 0.66 0.41 0.21 0.41

VTDRF vs SOC, NBR, NE: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Vantage Drilling International'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.


Vantage Drilling International Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vantage Drilling International's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Vantage Drilling International 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.

Vantage Drilling International's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Vantage Drilling International's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 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 0.41 mean?
Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.41 as of Dec. 2022. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 986 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Vantage Drilling International's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Vantage Drilling International's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54. Vantage Drilling International's value of 0.41 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 986 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vantage Drilling International has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantage Drilling International's Cash-to-Debt compare to SOC and NBR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 986 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Vantage Drilling International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54. Vantage Drilling International's value of 0.41 is 24.1% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.54, based on 986 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. Vantage Drilling International's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.41 is 24.1% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vantage Drilling International's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantage Drilling International stock overvalued right now?
Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.41. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41 and 24.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.54. Vantage Drilling International's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41 as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Vantage Drilling International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges VDI:Norway
Address 777 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 440, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Vantage Drilling International Ltd is an international offshore drilling company engaged in providing contract drilling services and related support services. The company operates through two segments: Drilling Services, which includes activities related to owned rigs, and Managed Services, which involves managing and supporting rigs owned by third parties. It mainly provides offshore drilling services to oil and gas companies in international markets.
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