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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. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 1.18.
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, Zhidao International (Holdings)could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ZDAOF's Cash-to-Debt is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 34.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash-to-Debt only.
Zhidao International (Holdings) (OTCPK:ZDAOF) 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Zhidao International (Holdings) Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Cash-to-Debt Chart
For the Aluminum subindustry, Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 as of Sep. 2024.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Cash-to-Debt too high?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.75. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s value of 1.18 is 96.6% below this industry median. Overall, Zhidao International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Cash-to-Debt compare to AA?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.75. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s value of 1.18 is 96.6% 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 34.75, based on 2,613 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. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Cash-to-Debt of 1.18 is 96.6% 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 34.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 1.18. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 and 96.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 34.75. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.18 as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Ltd trades and supplies aluminum products. Its segments include trading of aluminum products, construction projects, and money lending. The company generates maximum revenue from the construction projects segment. The construction projects segment includes a supply of aluminum products in construction projects and an extension to the provision of construction and engineering services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Macau.
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