American SuperconductorAMSC +0.90%78 Cash Ratio is 1.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates AMSC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, American Superconductor ranks better than 70.92% on this metric.
American Superconductor has a Cash Ratio of 1.02. 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 American Superconductor's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMSC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.09 Max: 2.73
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, American Superconductor's highest Cash Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.09.
AMSC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 70.92% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs AMSC: 1.02
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) 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.
American Superconductor Cash Ratio Related Terms
American Superconductor Cash Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor Cash Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Cash Ratio of 1.02 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, American Superconductor's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #882 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is American Superconductor's Cash Ratio too high?
American Superconductor's current Cash Ratio of 1.02 is near median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.73. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. American Superconductor's value of 1.02 is 96.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #882 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Cash Ratio compare to EPAC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #882 out of 3033 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts American Superconductor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. American Superconductor's value of 1.02 is 96.2% above this benchmark. Historically, American Superconductor's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 0.52, American Superconductor 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.52, based on 3,033 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. American Superconductor's current Cash Ratio of 1.02 is 96.2% 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 American Superconductor and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Cash Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.94, compared to a current price of $40.28 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 96.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.52. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Cash Ratio is 1.02 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.28 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.94.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Cash Ratio: 1.02 (near median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: $30.94 vs. price of $40.28 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.2% above the Industrial Products median (#882 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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