ZSHOF (Zensho Holdings Co) Cash-to-Debt: 0.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median

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ZSHOF Zensho Holdings Co Ltd ZSHOF
72 GF Score
Price $57.66
GF Value $58.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zensho Holdings Co Cash-to-Debt?

Zensho Holdings Co ZSHOF 72 Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates ZSHOF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Restaurants companies, Zensho Holdings Co ranks better than 50.56% 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. Zensho Holdings Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

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, Zensho Holdings Co couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.

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

ZSHOF' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, Zensho Holdings Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.40. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.22.

ZSHOF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
50.56% of 360 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs ZSHOF: 0.40

Zensho Holdings Co  (OTCPK:ZSHOF) 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.


Zensho Holdings Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Zensho Holdings Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zensho Holdings Co'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.

Zensho Holdings Co Cash-to-Debt Chart

Zensho Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.26 0.30 0.25 0.36

Zensho Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 0.27 0.34 0.46 0.36 0.40

ZSHOF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Zensho Holdings Co'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.


Zensho Holdings Co Cash-to-Debt vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zensho Holdings Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zensho Holdings Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Zensho Holdings Co 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.

Zensho Holdings Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Zensho Holdings Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 0.36 mean?
Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. This is 64% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Zensho Holdings Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #178 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Zensho Holdings Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Zensho Holdings Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.40. The Restaurants industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 0.36 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #178 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zensho Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zensho Holdings Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #178 out of 360 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Zensho Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 0.36 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, Zensho Holdings Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.14 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Zensho Holdings Co 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Restaurants companies is 0.40, based on 360 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. Zensho Holdings Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 10% 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 Restaurants industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zensho Holdings Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zensho Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.19, compared to a current price of $57.66 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 10% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.40. Zensho Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 as of Mar. 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zensho Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $57.66 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.19. GuruFocus considers Zensho Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZSHOF:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.36 (64% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: $58.19 vs. price of $57.66 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Restaurants median (#178 of 360)

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


Zensho Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7550:Japan
Address 2-18-1 Konan, JR Shinagawa East Building, 5th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0075
Zensho Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged management of food service chain restaurants and the development of sales systems and food processing systems. It operates a wide range of food-related businesses through segments including Global Sukiya, Global Hama Sushi, Global Fast Food, Restaurant, and Retail. The group manages the domestic and international expansion of the beef bowl chain Sukiya and the sushi chain Hamazushi, develops various fast-food businesses, operates restaurants in Japan and overseas, and manages supermarkets and related retail operations.
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