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Optare SolutionsXMAD:OPTS +0.71%21 Cash-to-Debt is 2.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates XMAD:OPTS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Optare Solutions ranks better than 79.45% 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. Optare Solutions's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.45.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Optare Solutionscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optare Solutions's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:OPTS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 2.63 Max: 5.23
Current: 2.45
During the past 5 years, Optare Solutions's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 5.23. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 2.63.
XMAD:OPTS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 79.45% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs XMAD:OPTS: 2.45
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.
Optare Solutions Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Optare Solutions Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optare Solutions'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Optare Solutions'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.
Optare Solutions Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Optare Solutions's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optare Solutions'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.
Optare Solutions (XMAD:OPTS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 2.45 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Optare Solutions' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 2.28 to 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Optare Solutions ranks #75 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Optare Solutions' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Optare Solutions' current Cash-to-Debt of 2.45 is near median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 5.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Optare Solutions' value of 2.45 is 544.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optare Solutions ranks #75 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optare Solutions has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optare Solutions' Cash-to-Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Optare Solutions ranks #75 out of 365 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Optare Solutions in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Optare Solutions' value of 2.45 is 544.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Optare Solutions' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 2.28 to 5.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Optare Solutions has consistently been above 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.38, based on 365 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. Optare Solutions's current Cash-to-Debt of 2.45 is 544.7% above 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optare Solutions's current Cash-to-Debt is 2.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optare Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Optare Solutions (XMAD:OPTS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 2.45. The current Cash-to-Debt is 2.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 544.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.38. Optare Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Optare Solutions (XMAD:OPTS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 2.45 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.
Optare Solutions SA is an information technology consultancy specializing in providing services to the telecommunications sector. The group operates in Development and Implementation, Consulting and Architecture, and Maintenance and Operation.
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