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Dutch BrosBROS +3.16%79 Cash Ratio is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates BROS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Dutch Bros ranks better than 76.32% on this metric.
Dutch Bros has a Cash Ratio of 1.03. 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 Dutch Bros's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BROS'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.79
Current: 1.03
During the past 7 years, Dutch Bros's highest Cash Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.75.
BROS's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 76.32% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs BROS: 1.03
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) 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.
Dutch Bros Cash Ratio Related Terms
Dutch Bros Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dutch Bros'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 Restaurants subindustry, Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros Cash Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dutch Bros's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros (BROS) has a Cash Ratio of 1.03 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Dutch Bros and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Dutch Bros' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #85 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Dutch Bros' Cash Ratio too high?
Dutch Bros' current Cash Ratio of 1.03 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.79. The Restaurants industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Dutch Bros' value of 1.03 is 102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #85 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dutch Bros has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Bros' Cash Ratio compare to LKNCY and EAT?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #85 out of 359 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Dutch Bros in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Dutch Bros' value of 1.03 is 102% above this benchmark. Historically, Dutch Bros' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Dutch Bros 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Cash Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.51, based on 359 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. Dutch Bros's current Cash Ratio of 1.03 is 102% 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 Dutch Bros and its competitors. For the Restaurants 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. Dutch Bros's current Cash Ratio is 1.03, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros (BROS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.25, compared to a current price of $66.03 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.03, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 102% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.51. Dutch Bros' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Dutch Bros (BROS), the current Cash Ratio is 1.03 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 Dutch Bros (BROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $66.03 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.25.
GuruFocus considers Dutch Bros to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BROS:
Cash Ratio: 1.03 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $53.25 vs. price of $66.03 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102% above the Restaurants median (#85 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch Bros Inc is an operator and franchisor of drive-thru coffee shops that are focused on serving hand-crafted beverages. The company's hand-crafted beverage-focused lineup features hot and cold espresso-based beverages, cold brew coffee products, proprietary energy drinks, tea, lemonade, smoothies, and other beverages. The company has two reportable operating segments Company-operated shops and Franchising. It derives maximum revenue from Company-operated shops.
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