Deutsche Fachmarkt AG (FRA:DEF) Cash Ratio: 0.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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FRA:DEF Deutsche Fachmarkt AG FRA:DEF
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Price €22.50
GF Value €37.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio?

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG FRA:DEF -0.44% 70 Cash Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Real Estate companies, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG ranks better than 74.61% on this metric.

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. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG has a Cash Ratio of 0.96. 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 Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DEF' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 6.85   Max: 145.24
Current: 0.96

During the past 12 years, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's highest Cash Ratio was 145.24. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 6.85.

FRA:DEF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
74.61% of 1733 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs FRA:DEF: 0.96

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG  (FRA:DEF) 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.


Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Fachmarkt AG'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.

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio Chart

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
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Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 1.48 0.14 0.04 0.96

FRA:DEF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG'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.


Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=0.996/22.687
=0.04

Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.157/1.207
=0.96

* 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 0.96 mean?
Deutsche Fachmarkt AG (FRA:DEF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Deutsche Fachmarkt AG and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 6.85. Over the past decade, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 145.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG ranks #440 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio too high?
Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's current Cash Ratio of 0.96 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 145.24. The Real Estate industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's value of 0.96 is 190.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG ranks #440 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's Cash Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG ranks #440 out of 1733 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Deutsche Fachmarkt AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's value of 0.96 is 190.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 145.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.33, based on 1,733 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. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's current Cash Ratio of 0.96 is 190.9% 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 Deutsche Fachmarkt AG and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's current Cash Ratio is 0.96, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Fachmarkt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG (FRA:DEF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.87, compared to a current price of €22.50 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.96, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 190.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.33. Deutsche Fachmarkt AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Deutsche Fachmarkt AG (FRA:DEF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.96 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 Deutsche Fachmarkt AG (FRA:DEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Fachmarkt AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €22.50 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.87. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Fachmarkt AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEF:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.96 (86% below median its 10-year median of 6.85)
  • GF Value™: €37.87 vs. price of €22.50 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 190.9% above the Real Estate median (#440 of 1733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deutsche Fachmarkt AG Business Description

Other Exchanges DEF:Germany
Address Nimrodstr. 23, Berlin, BB, DEU, D-13469
Deutsche Fachmarkt AG is a real estate company. It focusses on small retail properties in small to medium-sized cities in northern and eastern Germany.
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