MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Cash Ratio: 2.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Above Median

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HAM:MP2 MPC Container Ships ASA HAM:MP2
67 GF Score
Price €2.20
GF Value €1.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio?

MPC Container Ships ASA HAM:MP2 -2.31% 67 Cash Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates HAM:MP2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 89.9% 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.

MPC Container Ships ASA has a Cash Ratio of 2.40. 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 MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:MP2' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.3   Max: 47
Current: 2.4

During the past 9 years, MPC Container Ships ASA's highest Cash Ratio was 47.00. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.30.

HAM:MP2's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
89.9% of 990 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.515 vs HAM:MP2: 2.40

MPC Container Ships ASA  (HAM:MP2) 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.


MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio Related Terms


MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MPC Container Ships ASA'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.

MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio Chart

MPC Container Ships ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
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MPC Container Ships ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.


MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio falls into.


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MPC Container Ships ASA Cash Ratio Calculation

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

MPC Container Ships ASA'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
=356.184/128.574
=2.77

MPC Container Ships ASA'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
=299.551/124.815
=2.40

* 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 2.40 mean?
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) has a Cash Ratio of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 47.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #100 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current Cash Ratio of 2.40 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 47.00. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 2.40 is 366% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #100 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #100 out of 990 companies for Cash Ratio. This places MPC Container Ships ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 2.40 is 366% above this benchmark. Historically, MPC Container Ships ASA's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 47.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 0.52, MPC Container Ships ASA 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.52, based on 990 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Cash Ratio of 2.40 is 366% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Cash Ratio is 2.40, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.29, compared to a current price of €2.20 — trading 70.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.40, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 366% above the Transportation industry median of 0.52. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2), the current Cash Ratio is 2.40 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.20 is trading 70.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.29. GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MP2:

  • Cash Ratio: 2.40 (85% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: €1.29 vs. price of €2.20 (70.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 366% above the Transportation median (#100 of 990)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MPC Container Ships ASA Business Description

Address Ruselokkveien 34, Oslo, NOR, N-0251
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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