YACAF (Yancoal Australia) Cash-to-Debt: 34.90 (As of Jun. 2026) — 9084% Above Median

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YACAF Yancoal Australia Ltd YACAF
66 GF Score
Price $4.28
GF Value $4.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt?

Yancoal Australia YACAF -1.95% 66 Cash-to-Debt is 34.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9084% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 71.12% 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. Yancoal Australia's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.90.

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, Yancoal Australia could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

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

YACAF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.38   Max: 25.32
Current: 25.32

During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 25.32. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.38.

YACAF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
71.12% of 187 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs YACAF: 25.32

Yancoal Australia  (OTCPK:YACAF) 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.


Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.

Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt Chart

Yancoal Australia 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 0.44 4.01 9.57 21.97 25.32

Yancoal Australia Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 11.89 21.97 14.02 25.32 34.90

Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.


Yancoal Australia Cash-to-Debt vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yancoal Australia 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.

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

Yancoal Australia'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 34.90 mean?
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 34.90 as of Jun. 2026. This is 9084% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Yancoal Australia's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 25.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #54 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Cash-to-Debt of 34.90 is 9084% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 25.32. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.34. Yancoal Australia's value of 34.90 is 2504.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #54 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #54 out of 187 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.34. Yancoal Australia's value of 34.90 is 2504.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Yancoal Australia's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 25.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Yancoal Australia 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.34, based on 187 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. Yancoal Australia's current Cash-to-Debt of 34.90 is 2504.5% 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 Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current Cash-to-Debt is 34.90, which is 9084% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.02, compared to a current price of $4.28 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 34.90, which is 9084% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 2504.5% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.34. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 34.90 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.28 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.02. GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YACAF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 34.90 (9084% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: $4.02 vs. price of $4.28 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2504.5% above the Other Energy Sources median (#54 of 187)

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


Yancoal Australia Business Description

Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 18, Darling Park Tower 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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