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Archer AviationACHR -2.11%31 Cash Ratio is 16.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 12.73. GuruFocus rates ACHR with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Archer Aviation ranks better than 99.16% on this metric.
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Archer Aviation Cash Ratio Related Terms
Archer Aviation Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Archer Aviation Cash Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio 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.
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a Cash Ratio of 16.88 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Archer Aviation and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 12.73. Over the past decade, Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.58 to 26.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #3 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio too high?
Archer Aviation's current Cash Ratio of 16.88 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 12.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 26.81. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. Archer Aviation's value of 16.88 is 3651.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #3 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archer Aviation has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer Aviation's Cash Ratio compare to ATRO and FLY?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #3 out of 356 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Archer Aviation in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. Archer Aviation's value of 16.88 is 3651.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Archer Aviation's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.58 to 26.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.73 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Archer Aviation 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 Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cash Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.45, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archer Aviation's current Cash Ratio of 16.88 is 3651.1% 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 Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Archer Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer Aviation's current Cash Ratio is 16.88, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a current Cash Ratio of 16.88. The current Cash Ratio is 16.88, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 12.73 and 3651.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.45. Archer Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer Aviation (ACHR), the current Cash Ratio is 16.88 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.
Archer Aviation Inc advances the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is engaged in designing and developing a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing eVTOL aircraft for use in UAM networks. It is creating an electric airline that moves people throughout cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The company is building a platform to deliver aircraft, technologies, and services to customers world-wide across commercial and defense sectors.
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