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Applied NutritionCHIX:APNL +2.12%27 Cash Ratio is 0.99 as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,930 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 71.81% on this metric.
Applied Nutrition has a Cash Ratio of 0.99. 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 Applied Nutrition's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APNl'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.91
Current: 0.99
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest Cash Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.02.
CHIX:APNl's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 71.81% of 1930
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs CHIX:APNl: 0.99
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNl) 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.
Applied Nutrition Cash Ratio Related Terms
Applied Nutrition Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.99 as of Jan. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #544 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Cash Ratio too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Cash Ratio of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Applied Nutrition's value of 0.99 is 153.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #544 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #544 out of 1930 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Applied Nutrition in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Applied Nutrition's value of 0.99 is 153.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Applied Nutrition 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.39, based on 1,930 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. Applied Nutrition's current Cash Ratio of 0.99 is 153.8% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current Cash Ratio is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.99. The current Cash Ratio is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 153.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.39. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.99 as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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