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Esterad Investment Co BSCBAH:ESTERAD 72 Cash Ratio is 4.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates BAH:ESTERAD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Asset Management companies, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks better than 67.4% on this metric.
Esterad Investment Co BSC has a Cash Ratio of 4.38. 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ESTERAD'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 2.76 Max: 21.6
Current: 4.38
During the past 13 years, Esterad Investment Co BSC's highest Cash Ratio was 21.60. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 2.76.
BAH:ESTERAD's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 67.4% of 684
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.585
vs BAH:ESTERAD: 4.38
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) 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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Cash Ratio Related Terms
Esterad Investment Co BSC 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.
BAH:ESTERAD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC Cash Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esterad Investment Co BSC'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.
Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) has a Cash Ratio of 4.38 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Esterad Investment Co BSC and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Esterad Investment Co BSC's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 21.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #223 out of 684 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC's Cash Ratio too high?
Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Cash Ratio of 4.38 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 21.60. The Asset Management industry median Cash Ratio is 1.59. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 4.38 is 176.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #223 out of 684 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Esterad Investment Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esterad Investment Co BSC's Cash Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Esterad Investment Co BSC ranks #223 out of 684 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Esterad Investment Co BSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.59. Esterad Investment Co BSC's value of 4.38 is 176.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Esterad Investment Co BSC's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 21.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Esterad Investment Co BSC 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cash Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.59, based on 684 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. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Cash Ratio of 4.38 is 176.3% 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esterad Investment Co BSC's current Cash Ratio is 4.38, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esterad Investment Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.41, compared to a current price of BHD0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 4.38, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 176.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.59. Esterad Investment Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD), the current Cash Ratio is 4.38 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 Esterad Investment Co BSC (BAH:ESTERAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esterad Investment Co BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.41.
GuruFocus considers Esterad Investment Co BSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ESTERAD:
Cash Ratio: 4.38 (59% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: BHD0.41 vs. price of BHD0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 176.3% above the Asset Management median (#223 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ESTERAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Esterad Investment Co BSC operates in the financial sector. The principal activity of the company is to invest in public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, and other asset classes in both local and international markets. It owns four key portfolio investment models including a strategic equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, properties & income-producing assets, and a trading portfolio. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Investment income.
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