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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a Cash Ratio of 3.55. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) 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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cash Ratio Related Terms
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cash Ratio Chart
KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Cash Ratio vs Software Industry
* 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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a Cash Ratio of 3.55 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 8.21. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cash Ratio has ranged from 3.49 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #323 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cash Ratio too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cash Ratio of 3.55 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 12.44. The Software industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 3.55 is 355.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #323 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cash Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #323 out of 2819 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 3.55 is 355.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s own Cash Ratio has ranged from 3.49 to 12.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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 Software company?
The median Cash Ratio among Software companies is 0.78, based on 2,819 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. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cash Ratio of 3.55 is 355.1% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Cash Ratio is 3.55, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 8.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.97 — trading 361.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.55, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 355.1% above the Software industry median of 0.78. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current Cash Ratio is 3.55 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.97 is trading 361.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21.
GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:
Cash Ratio: 3.55 (57% below median its 10-year median of 8.21)
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.97 (361.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 355.1% above the Software median (#323 of 2819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ASC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.
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