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Swift TVASX:STV Cash Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Media - Diversified companies, Swift TV ranks worse than 73.28% on this metric.
Swift TV has a Cash Ratio of 0.20. 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 Swift TV's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:STV'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Swift TV's highest Cash Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.24.
ASX:STV's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 73.28% of 1003
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs ASX:STV: 0.20
Swift TV (ASX:STV) 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.
Swift TV Cash Ratio Related Terms
Swift TV Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swift TV'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 Entertainment subindustry, Swift TV'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.
Swift TV Cash Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Swift TV's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swift TV'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.
Swift TV (ASX:STV) has a Cash Ratio of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Swift TV and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Swift TV's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #735 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Swift TV's Cash Ratio too high?
Swift TV's current Cash Ratio of 0.20 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Ratio is 0.56. Swift TV's value of 0.20 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #735 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Swift TV's Cash Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #735 out of 1003 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Swift TV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.56. Swift TV's value of 0.20 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Swift TV's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Swift TV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.56, based on 1,003 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. Swift TV's current Cash Ratio of 0.20 is 64.3% 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 Swift TV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swift TV's current Cash Ratio is 0.20, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift TV (ASX:STV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.20, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 64.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.56. 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 Swift TV (ASX:STV), the current Cash Ratio is 0.20 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.
Swift TV Ltd is a B2B Tech company reimagining the role of TV as the heart of the community. It enables not only entertainment but also engagement, turning facilities into vibrant communities. The group delivers premium entertainment and engagement solutions powered by proprietary technology and expertise. Its solutions include aged care solutions, Mining solutions, ICT solutions, and Others. The group managed across the full lifecycle, from ICT design and installation, research and development, client success management, and 24/7 help desk support.
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