Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) Cash Ratio: 0.42 (As of Sep. 2025) — 56% Below Median

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CHIX:GRIL Grainger PLC CHIX:GRIL
71 GF Score
Price £1.75
GF Value £1.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Grainger Cash Ratio?

Grainger CHIX:GRIL 71 Cash Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GRIL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,734 Real Estate companies, Grainger ranks better than 56.63% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Grainger's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.42.

Grainger has a Cash Ratio of 0.42. 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 Grainger's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:GRIl' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.95   Max: 3.92
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, Grainger's highest Cash Ratio was 3.92. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.95.

CHIX:GRIl's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
56.63% of 1734 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs CHIX:GRIl: 0.42

Grainger  (CHIX:GRIl) 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.


Grainger Cash Ratio Related Terms


Grainger Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grainger'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.

Grainger Cash Ratio Chart

Grainger Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.77 0.62 0.93 0.73 0.42

Grainger Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.93 0.47 0.73 0.62 0.42

CHIX:GRIL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Grainger'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.


Grainger Cash Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Grainger's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grainger's Cash Ratio falls into.


CHIX:GRIL
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Grainger Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Grainger's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Sep. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=85.8/202.3
=0.42

Grainger's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=85.8/202.3
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.42 mean?
Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.42 as of Sep. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Grainger and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Grainger's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #752 out of 1734 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Grainger's Cash Ratio too high?
Grainger's current Cash Ratio of 0.42 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 3.92. The Real Estate industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Grainger's value of 0.42 is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grainger ranks #752 out of 1734 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grainger has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grainger's Cash Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #752 out of 1734 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Grainger in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Grainger's value of 0.42 is 27.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Grainger's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Grainger 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.33, based on 1,734 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. Grainger's current Cash Ratio of 0.42 is 27.3% 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 Grainger and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grainger's current Cash Ratio is 0.42, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grainger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.42, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 27.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.33. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44. GuruFocus considers Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GRIL:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.42 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.75 (21.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% above the Real Estate median (#752 of 1734)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GRIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Grainger Business Description

Other Exchanges GRGTF:USAGRI:UK1U4:Germany
Address St James Boulevard, Citygate, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE1 4JE
Grainger PLC owns, leases, and manages residential properties. The company derives the vast majority of its revenue through property sales and rental income. The business categorizes its operations into U.K. residential, retirement solutions, fund and third-party management, the U.K. and European development, German residential, and others. U.K. Residential represents the bulk of the group's revenue, with retirement solutions and the UK and European development also contributing a substantial portion. The company also offers residential fund- and asset management services. The two segments for the company are PRS which derives maximum revenue, and Reversionary.
71GF Score

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