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Franklin WirelessFKWL -1.80%46 Cash Ratio is 2.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates FKWL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Hardware companies, Franklin Wireless ranks better than 86.46% on this metric.
Franklin Wireless has a Cash Ratio of 2.50. 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 Franklin Wireless's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FKWL'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 2.3 Max: 8.95
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, Franklin Wireless's highest Cash Ratio was 8.95. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 2.30.
FKWL's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 86.46% of 2378
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs FKWL: 2.50
Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) 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.
Franklin Wireless Cash Ratio Related Terms
Franklin Wireless Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Wireless'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless Cash Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Cash Ratio of 2.50 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Franklin Wireless' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 8.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #322 out of 2378 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Franklin Wireless' Cash Ratio too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Cash Ratio of 2.50 is near median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 8.95. The Hardware industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Franklin Wireless' value of 2.50 is 323.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #322 out of 2378 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Cash Ratio compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #322 out of 2378 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Franklin Wireless in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Franklin Wireless' value of 2.50 is 323.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Wireless' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 8.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 0.59, Franklin Wireless 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 Hardware company?
The median Cash Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.59, based on 2,378 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. Franklin Wireless's current Cash Ratio of 2.50 is 323.7% 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 Franklin Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current Cash Ratio is 2.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.13, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 323.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.59. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Cash Ratio is 2.50 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.13.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
Cash Ratio: 2.50 (near median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: $4.13 vs. price of $2.46 (40.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.7% above the Hardware median (#322 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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