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Bristow GroupVTOL +1.68%59 Cash-to-Debt is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks worse than 60.1% 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. Bristow Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32.
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, Bristow Groupcouldn'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 Bristow Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
VTOL'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.32
During the past 7 years, Bristow Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.37. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.
VTOL's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 60.1% of 990
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs VTOL: 0.32
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) 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.
Bristow Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Bristow Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Bristow Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #595 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Bristow Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Bristow Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.37. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Bristow Group's value of 0.32 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #595 out of 990 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to PUMP and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #595 out of 990 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Bristow Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Bristow Group's value of 0.32 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Bristow Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.17 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Bristow Group 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 0.51, based on 990 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. Bristow Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 is 37.3% 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 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.32, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.80, compared to a current price of $46.53 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.32, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 37.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.51. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.32 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.53 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.80.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.32 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $38.80 vs. price of $46.53 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#595 of 990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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