Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) Cash Ratio: 1.63 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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HSTC:BWS Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC HSTC:BWS
62 GF Score
Price ₫31,500.00
GF Value ₫34,042.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio?

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC HSTC:BWS -1.56% 62 Cash Ratio is 1.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates HSTC:BWS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫34,042.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks better than 89.34% 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. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.63.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC has a Cash Ratio of 1.63. 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:BWS' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 1.6   Max: 1.79
Current: 1.63

During the past 5 years, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's highest Cash Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.60.

HSTC:BWS's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
89.34% of 488 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs HSTC:BWS: 1.63

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC  (HSTC:BWS) 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.


Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio Related Terms


Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC'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.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio Chart

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
1.14 1.14 1.79 1.60 1.63

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.60 2.67 2.22 2.61 1.63

HSTC:BWS vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC'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.


Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC'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
=234161.494/143554.352
=1.63

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=234161.494/143554.352
=1.63

* 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 1.63 mean?
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) has a Cash Ratio of 1.63 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #52 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio too high?
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.63 is near median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 1.79. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's value of 1.63 is 379.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #52 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's Cash Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC ranks #52 out of 488 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.34. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's value of 1.63 is 379.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.34, based on 488 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. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.63 is 379.4% 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated 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. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's current Cash Ratio is 1.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫34,042.12, compared to a current price of ₫31,500.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 379.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.34. Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS), the current Cash Ratio is 1.63 as of Dec. 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 Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC (HSTC:BWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫31,500.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫34,042.12. GuruFocus considers Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:BWS:

  • Cash Ratio: 1.63 (near median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: ₫34,042.12 vs. price of ₫31,500.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 379.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#52 of 488)

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


Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC Business Description

Address No. 14 - Street 30/4, Ward 9, Vung Tau, Vung Tau, VNM
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Water Supply JSC is engaged in the production and supply of clean water. It provides construction of water supply and drainage works, civil, industrial, and traffic works. The company is also engaged in the purchase and sale of specialized water supply and drainage products, and Design water supply and drainage systems.
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