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Ryanair HoldingsCHIX:RYAI -2.08%89 Cash Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks worse than 56.57% on this metric.
Ryanair Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 0.41. 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 Ryanair Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RYAi'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.37
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, Ryanair Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 1.37. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.68.
CHIX:RYAi's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 56.57% of 990
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs CHIX:RYAi: 0.41
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAi) 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.
Ryanair Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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 Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Cash Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #560 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 0.41 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.37. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Ryanair Holdings' value of 0.41 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #560 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #560 out of 990 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Ryanair Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Ryanair Holdings' value of 0.41 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Ryanair Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.51, based on 990 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 0.41 is 19.6% 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 0.41, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.15, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.41, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 19.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.51. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Cash Ratio is 0.41 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.15.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Cash Ratio: 0.41 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: €25.15 vs. price of €26.33 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% below the Transportation median (#560 of 990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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