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SCG Packaging PCLBKK:SCGP +1.68%73 Cash Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates BKK:SCGP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿22.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, SCG Packaging PCL ranks worse than 56.23% on this metric.
SCG Packaging PCL has a Cash Ratio of 0.24. 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 SCG Packaging PCL's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SCGP'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.24
During the past 12 years, SCG Packaging PCL's highest Cash Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.24.
BKK:SCGP's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 56.23% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.3
vs BKK:SCGP: 0.24
SCG Packaging PCL (BKK:SCGP) 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.
SCG Packaging PCL Cash Ratio Related Terms
SCG Packaging PCL Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCG Packaging PCL'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, SCG Packaging PCL'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.
SCG Packaging PCL Cash Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SCG Packaging PCL's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCG Packaging PCL'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.
SCG Packaging PCL (BKK:SCGP) has a Cash Ratio of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on SCG Packaging PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, SCG Packaging PCL's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, SCG Packaging PCL ranks #221 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is SCG Packaging PCL's Cash Ratio too high?
SCG Packaging PCL's current Cash Ratio of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.76. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.30. SCG Packaging PCL's value of 0.24 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCG Packaging PCL ranks #221 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SCG Packaging PCL has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCG Packaging PCL's Cash Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, SCG Packaging PCL ranks #221 out of 393 companies for Cash Ratio. This places SCG Packaging PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.30. SCG Packaging PCL's value of 0.24 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, SCG Packaging PCL's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.30, SCG Packaging PCL 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.30, based on 393 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. SCG Packaging PCL's current Cash Ratio of 0.24 is 20% 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 SCG Packaging PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCG Packaging PCL's current Cash Ratio is 0.24, which is near 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 SCG Packaging PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCG Packaging PCL (BKK:SCGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿22.95, compared to a current price of ฿30.25 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 20% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.30. SCG Packaging PCL's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 SCG Packaging PCL (BKK:SCGP), the current Cash Ratio is 0.24 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 SCG Packaging PCL (BKK:SCGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCG Packaging PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿30.25 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿22.95.
GuruFocus considers SCG Packaging PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SCGP:
Cash Ratio: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: ฿22.95 vs. price of ฿30.25 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Packaging & Containers median (#221 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SCGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SCG Packaging PCL is an integrated packaging solutions provider. Its business is divided into three segments; Integrated Packaging Business, Fibrous Business, and Recycling Business. Maximum revenue for the company is derived from its Integrated Packaging Business segment, which comprises fiber, paper, consumer, and performance packaging products such as containerboard, sack kraft, plasterboard liner, coated duplex board, flexible packaging products, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Thailand and the rest from Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and other regions.
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