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Ferguson EnterprisesCHIX:FERGL 90 Cash Ratio is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FERGL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £172.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 152 Industrial Distribution companies, Ferguson Enterprises ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.
Ferguson Enterprises has a Cash Ratio of 0.14. 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 Ferguson Enterprises's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FERGl'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, Ferguson Enterprises's highest Cash Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
CHIX:FERGl's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 73.68% of 152
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs CHIX:FERGl: 0.14
Ferguson Enterprises (CHIX:FERGl) 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.
Ferguson Enterprises Cash Ratio Related Terms
Ferguson Enterprises Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferguson Enterprises'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.
CHIX:FERGL vs FAST, GWW, WCC: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises Cash Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ferguson Enterprises's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises (CHIX:FERGL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Ferguson Enterprises' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #112 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Ferguson Enterprises' Cash Ratio too high?
Ferguson Enterprises' current Cash Ratio of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.44. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cash Ratio is 0.31. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 0.14 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #112 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferguson Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferguson Enterprises' Cash Ratio compare to FAST and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #112 out of 152 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Ferguson Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.31. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 0.14 is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ferguson Enterprises' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Ferguson Enterprises 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.31, based on 152 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. Ferguson Enterprises's current Cash Ratio of 0.14 is 54.8% 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 Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferguson Enterprises's current Cash Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferguson Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises (CHIX:FERGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £172.71, compared to a current price of £174.10 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 54.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.31. Ferguson Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ferguson Enterprises (CHIX:FERGL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.14 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 Ferguson Enterprises (CHIX:FERGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £174.10 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £172.71.
GuruFocus considers Ferguson Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FERGL:
Cash Ratio: 0.14 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: £172.71 vs. price of £174.10 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#112 of 152)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FERGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets. It serves over 1 million customers and sources products from 37,000 suppliers. Ferguson engages customers through approximately 1,700 North American branches, over the phone, online, and in residential showrooms. The firm sold its UK business in 2021 and is now solely focused on the North American market.
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