Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Cash Ratio: 0.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
92 GF Score
Price A$4.28
GF Value A$6.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelsian Group Cash Ratio?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS -1.38% 92 Cash Ratio is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 63.13% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.

Kelsian Group has a Cash Ratio of 0.34. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:KLS' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.62
Current: 0.34

During the past 12 years, Kelsian Group's highest Cash Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.35.

ASX:KLS's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
63.13% of 990 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs ASX:KLS: 0.34

Kelsian Group  (ASX:KLS) 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.


Kelsian Group Cash Ratio Related Terms


Kelsian Group Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelsian Group'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.

Kelsian Group Cash Ratio Chart

Kelsian Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.41 0.45 0.33 0.45

Kelsian Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Ratio 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 0.32 0.33 0.35 0.45 0.34

ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group'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.


Kelsian Group Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio falls into.


ASX:KLS
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Kelsian Group Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Jun. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=182.784/410.531
=0.45

Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=141.897/418.483
=0.34

* 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 Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.34 mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a Cash Ratio of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #625 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio too high?
Kelsian Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.62. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Kelsian Group's value of 0.34 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #625 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's Cash Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #625 out of 990 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Kelsian Group's value of 0.34 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kelsian Group's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Kelsian Group 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 Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.51, based on 990 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. Kelsian Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.34 is 33.3% 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 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 Kelsian Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelsian Group's current Cash Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.03, compared to a current price of A$4.28 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 33.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.51. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current Cash Ratio is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.28 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.28 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Transportation median (#625 of 990)

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


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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