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Japan Airlines CoJAPSY +2.29%82 Cash Ratio is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates JAPSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 71.72% on this metric.
Japan Airlines Co has a Cash Ratio of 1.04. 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 Japan Airlines Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JAPSY'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 0.98 Max: 1.14
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, Japan Airlines Co's highest Cash Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.98.
JAPSY's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 71.72% of 990
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs JAPSY: 1.04
Japan Airlines Co (OTCPK:JAPSY) 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.
Japan Airlines Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Japan Airlines Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines Co'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 Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines Co'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.
Japan Airlines Co Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines Co'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.
Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) has a Cash Ratio of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Japan Airlines Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #280 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.14. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Japan Airlines Co's value of 1.04 is 103.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #280 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Cash Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #280 out of 990 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Japan Airlines Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Japan Airlines Co's value of 1.04 is 103.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Airlines Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Japan Airlines Co 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 0.51, 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. Japan Airlines Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.04 is 103.9% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current Cash Ratio is 1.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.99, compared to a current price of $9.38 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 103.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.51. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY), the current Cash Ratio is 1.04 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.38 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.99.
GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JAPSY:
Cash Ratio: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: $9.99 vs. price of $9.38 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.9% above the Transportation median (#280 of 990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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