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Astera LabsALAB -5.04%15 Cash Ratio is 9.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.07. GuruFocus rates ALAB with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Astera Labs ranks better than 95.6% on this metric.
Astera Labs has a Cash Ratio of 9.47. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astera Labs's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALAB'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.07 Med: 10.07 Max: 17.58
Current: 9.47
During the past 4 years, Astera Labs's highest Cash Ratio was 17.58. The lowest was 4.07. And the median was 10.07.
ALAB's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 95.6% of 1022
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs ALAB: 9.47
Astera Labs (NAS:ALAB) 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.
Astera Labs Cash Ratio Related Terms
Astera Labs Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astera Labs'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 Semiconductors subindustry, Astera Labs'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.
Astera Labs Cash Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Astera Labs's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astera Labs'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.
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a Cash Ratio of 9.47 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Astera Labs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.07. Over the past decade, Astera Labs' Cash Ratio has ranged from 4.07 to 17.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #45 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Astera Labs' Cash Ratio too high?
Astera Labs' current Cash Ratio of 9.47 is near median its 10-year median of 10.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.07 to a high of 17.58. The Semiconductors industry median Cash Ratio is 1.04. Astera Labs' value of 9.47 is 810.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #45 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astera Labs has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astera Labs' Cash Ratio compare to MPWR and NXPI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #45 out of 1022 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Astera Labs in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.04. Astera Labs' value of 9.47 is 810.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Astera Labs' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 4.07 to 17.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.07 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Astera Labs 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Cash Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 1.04, based on 1,022 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. Astera Labs's current Cash Ratio of 9.47 is 810.6% 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astera Labs's current Cash Ratio is 9.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astera Labs stock overvalued right now?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a current Cash Ratio of 9.47. The current Cash Ratio is 9.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.07 and 810.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.04. Astera Labs' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 3 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 Astera Labs (ALAB), the current Cash Ratio is 9.47 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.
Astera Labs Inc designs and delivers semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure. Its Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates semiconductor technology, microcontrollers, sensors, and software to enhance performance, scalability, and data management. The company offers products such as integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and modules, catering to hyperscalers and system OEMs. The company's solutions focus on data, network, and memory management in AI-driven platforms. Geographically, the company operates in Singapore, China, Taiwan, and United States, of which maximum revenue is derived from United States.
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