DBMG (DBM Global) Cash Ratio: 0.01 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is DBM Global Cash Ratio?

DBM Global DBMG +7.14% Cash Ratio is 0.01 as of Dec. 2013.

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. DBM Global's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.01.

DBM Global has a Cash Ratio of 0.01. 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 DBM Global's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DBMG's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

DBM Global  (OTCPK:DBMG) 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.


DBM Global Cash Ratio Related Terms


DBM Global Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Cash Ratio Chart

DBM Global Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.22 0.06 0.09 0.01

DBM Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
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 0.08 0.22 0.06 0.09 0.01

DBM Global Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DBM Global'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.


DBM Global Cash Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DBM Global's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



DBM Global Cash Ratio Calculation

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

DBM Global's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2013 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.066/104.939
=0.01

DBM Global's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.066/104.939
=0.01

* 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 0.01 mean?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a Cash Ratio of 0.01 as of Dec. 2013. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on DBM Global and its competitors.
Is DBM Global's Cash Ratio too high?
DBM Global's current Cash Ratio is 0.01. The Construction industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. DBM Global's value of 0.01 is 97.1% below this industry median.
How does DBM Global's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
DBM Global's Cash Ratio of 0.01 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. DBM Global's value of 0.01 is 97.1% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Cash Ratio among Construction companies is 0.35, based on 1,759 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. DBM Global's current Cash Ratio of 0.01 is 97.1% 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 DBM Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBM Global's current Cash Ratio is 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBM Global stock overvalued right now?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.01. The current Cash Ratio is 0.01 and 97.1% below the Construction industry median of 0.35. 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 DBM Global (DBMG), the current Cash Ratio is 0.01 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

DBM Global Business Description

Address 3020 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
DBM Global Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing construction and superior asset management solutions. It offers integrated steel construction services from a single source and professional services that include design-assist, design-build, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling/detailing, fabrication, and advanced field erection. The portfolio of the companies includes Schuff Steel Company, Schuff Steel Management Company, PDC, BDS VirCon and Aitken Manufacturing.