Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Cash Ratio: 0.30 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Above Median

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JSE:TPC Transpaco Ltd JSE:TPC
85 GF Score
Price R40.49
GF Value R35.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Transpaco Cash Ratio?

Transpaco JSE:TPC 85 Cash Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates JSE:TPC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R35.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Transpaco ranks better than 50.13% 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. Transpaco's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30.

Transpaco has a Cash Ratio of 0.30. 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 Transpaco's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:TPC' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, Transpaco's highest Cash Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.20.

JSE:TPC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
50.13% of 393 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.3 vs JSE:TPC: 0.30

Transpaco  (JSE:TPC) 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.


Transpaco Cash Ratio Related Terms


Transpaco Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transpaco'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.

Transpaco Cash Ratio Chart

Transpaco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.17 0.41 0.40 0.44

Transpaco Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 Premium Member Only 0.19 0.40 0.19 0.44 0.30

JSE:TPC vs SW, PKG, IP: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transpaco'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.


Transpaco Cash Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transpaco's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transpaco's Cash Ratio falls into.


JSE:TPC
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Transpaco Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Transpaco's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Jun. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=155.584/356.187
=0.44

Transpaco'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
=109.646/360.617
=0.30

* 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 0.30 mean?
Transpaco (JSE:TPC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Transpaco and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Transpaco's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #196 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Transpaco's Cash Ratio too high?
Transpaco's current Cash Ratio of 0.30 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.44. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.30. Transpaco's value of 0.30 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #196 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transpaco has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpaco's Cash Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #196 out of 393 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Transpaco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.30. Transpaco's value of 0.30 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Transpaco's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Transpaco has consistently been at 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.30, based on 393 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. Transpaco's current Cash Ratio of 0.30 is 0% at 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 Transpaco and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transpaco's current Cash Ratio is 0.30, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transpaco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco (JSE:TPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.59, compared to a current price of R40.49 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.30, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 0% at the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.30. Transpaco's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.30 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R40.49 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.59. GuruFocus considers Transpaco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TPC:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.30 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: R35.59 vs. price of R40.49 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Packaging & Containers median (#196 of 393)

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


Transpaco Business Description

Address 331 - 6th Street, PO Box 39601, Bramley, 2018, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Transpaco Ltd is a manufacturer, recycler, and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products. It operates in three business segments: Plastics Products, Paper and Board Products, and Property and Group Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Plastic products segment. Its Plastic products segment manufactures flexible plastic packaging solutions. Some of its products include Retail vest-type plastic bags; Refuse bags; Tubing and sheeting; Scholastic stationery; Heavy duty cores; Yarn cores; Conical containers; Stretch film and others.
85GF Score

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