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Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC has a Cash Ratio of 1.40. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) 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.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Cash Ratio Related Terms
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Cash Ratio Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC'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.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC'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.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) has a Cash Ratio of 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Cash Ratio too high?
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Cash Ratio of 1.40 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.41. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 1.40 is 180% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Cash Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 1579 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 1.40 is 180% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,579 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. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Cash Ratio of 1.40 is 180% 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 Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Cash Ratio is 1.40, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.82, compared to a current price of KWD0.78 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.40, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 180% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT), the current Cash Ratio is 1.40 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 Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.78 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.82.
GuruFocus considers Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALKOUT:
Cash Ratio: 1.40 (278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: KWD0.82 vs. price of KWD0.78 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180% above the Chemicals median (#347 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALKOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Chlor Alkali products. The company has six operating segments: Chlor Alkali, which includes the production and sale of chlor alkali products; Petrochemical products, which includes Production and sale of petrochemical products; Trading, which includes Distribution of industrial materials; Logistics and Transport, which includes Logistic and transportation services provided by the Group; Industrial projects, which includes Construction of chlorine dioxide plant for groundwater reservoirs; and Investments, which includes Group's investments in an associate, fair value through profit or loss, and goodwill. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Chlor Alkali segment.
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