First HartfordFHRT 56 Cash Ratio is 0.26 as of Apr. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FHRT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,731 Real Estate companies, First Hartford ranks worse than 56.96% on this metric.
First Hartford has a Cash Ratio of 0.26. 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 First Hartford's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FHRT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, First Hartford's highest Cash Ratio was 0.37. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.33.
FHRT's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 56.96% of 1731
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FHRT: 0.26
First Hartford (OTCPK:FHRT) 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.
First Hartford Cash Ratio Related Terms
First Hartford Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Hartford'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, First Hartford'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.
First Hartford Cash Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Hartford's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Hartford'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.
First Hartford (FHRT) has a Cash Ratio of 0.26 as of Apr. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on First Hartford and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, First Hartford's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #986 out of 1731 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is First Hartford's Cash Ratio too high?
First Hartford's current Cash Ratio of 0.26 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.37. The Real Estate industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. First Hartford's value of 0.26 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #986 out of 1731 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Hartford has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hartford's Cash Ratio compare to KANP and AEI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #986 out of 1731 companies for Cash Ratio. This places First Hartford in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. First Hartford's value of 0.26 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, First Hartford's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.34, First Hartford 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.34, based on 1,731 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. First Hartford's current Cash Ratio of 0.26 is 23.5% 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 First Hartford and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hartford's current Cash Ratio is 0.26, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hartford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford (FHRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $26.50 — trading 91.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.26, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 23.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.34. First Hartford's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 First Hartford (FHRT), the current Cash Ratio is 0.26 as of Apr. 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 First Hartford (FHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.50 is trading 91.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85.
GuruFocus considers First Hartford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FHRT:
Cash Ratio: 0.26 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $26.50 (91.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Real Estate median (#986 of 1731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Hartford Corp is a real estate company. It is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management, and sale of real estate. The company is also a preferred developer for CVS, Cumberland Farms, and others.
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