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Kobe Bussan CoKOBNF 89 Cash Ratio is 1.74 as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.02. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.
Kobe Bussan Co has a Cash Ratio of 1.74. 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 Kobe Bussan Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 1.88 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, Kobe Bussan Co's highest Cash Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.88.
KOBNF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 87.46% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs KOBNF: 1.74
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Cash Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Cash Ratio of 1.74 as of Apr. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #38 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.74 is near median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 2.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 1.74 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #38 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Cash Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #38 out of 303 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 1.74 is 500% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Kobe Bussan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.29, based on 303 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.74 is 500% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current Cash Ratio is 1.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Cash Ratio of 1.74. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.02, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 500% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.29. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Cash Ratio is 1.74 as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.02.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
Cash Ratio: 1.74 (near median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: $40.02 vs. price of $24.10 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 500% above the Retail - Defensive median (#38 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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