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United Foods Co PSCDFM:UFC 80 Cash Ratio is 1.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,927 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Foods Co PSC ranks better than 74.05% on this metric.
United Foods Co PSC has a Cash Ratio of 1.09. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Foods Co PSC's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:UFC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.91
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, United Foods Co PSC's highest Cash Ratio was 2.91. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 1.20.
DFM:UFC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 74.05% of 1927
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs DFM:UFC: 1.09
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) 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.
United Foods Co PSC Cash Ratio Related Terms
United Foods Co PSC Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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, United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Cash Ratio of 1.09 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #500 out of 1927 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Cash Ratio too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. United Foods Co PSC's value of 1.09 is 172.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #500 out of 1927 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #500 out of 1927 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts United Foods Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. United Foods Co PSC's value of 1.09 is 172.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.40, United Foods Co PSC 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 0.40, based on 1,927 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. United Foods Co PSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.09 is 172.5% 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 United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current Cash Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 172.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.40. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Cash Ratio is 1.09 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23.
GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:
Cash Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#500 of 1927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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