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Payton Planar MagneticsLTS:0NST 33 Cash Ratio is 7.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NST with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,480 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 96.25% on this metric.
Payton Planar Magnetics has a Cash Ratio of 7.92. 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 Payton Planar Magnetics's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NST'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 6.02 Max: 10.53
Current: 7.92
During the past 13 years, Payton Planar Magnetics's highest Cash Ratio was 10.53. The lowest was 2.99. And the median was 6.02.
LTS:0NST's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 96.25% of 2480
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs LTS:0NST: 7.92
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Cash Ratio Related Terms
Payton Planar Magnetics 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Cash Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a Cash Ratio of 7.92 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 6.02. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 10.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #93 out of 2480 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Cash Ratio too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Cash Ratio of 7.92 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 6.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 10.53. The Hardware industry median Cash Ratio is 0.62. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 7.92 is 1177.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #93 out of 2480 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Cash Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #93 out of 2480 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.62. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 7.92 is 1177.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 10.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Hardware company?
The median Cash Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.62, based on 2,480 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Cash Ratio of 7.92 is 1177.4% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Cash Ratio is 7.92, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 6.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.90, compared to a current price of €8.00 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 7.92, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 1177.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.62. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST), the current Cash Ratio is 7.92 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.00 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.90.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NST:
Cash Ratio: 7.92 (32% above median its 10-year median of 6.02)
GF Value™: €5.90 vs. price of €8.00 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1177.4% above the Hardware median (#93 of 2480)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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