Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) Cash Ratio: 0.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median

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MAL:MPC Malta Properties Company PLC MAL:MPC
58 GF Score
Price €0.39
GF Value €0.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio?

Malta Properties Company MAL:MPC 58 Cash Ratio is 0.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates MAL:MPC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Real Estate companies, Malta Properties Company ranks better than 70.92% 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. Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.80.

Malta Properties Company has a Cash Ratio of 0.80. 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 Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MAL:MPC' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 1.04   Max: 3.89
Current: 0.8

During the past 11 years, Malta Properties Company's highest Cash Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.04.

MAL:MPC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
70.92% of 1733 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs MAL:MPC: 0.80

Malta Properties Company  (MAL:MPC) 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.


Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio Related Terms


Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malta Properties Company'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.

Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio Chart

Malta Properties Company Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.64 3.89 0.78 0.44 0.80

Malta Properties Company 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 0.78 0.69 0.44 0.99 0.80

MAL:MPC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Malta Properties Company'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.


Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio falls into.


MAL:MPC
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Malta Properties Company Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=3.59/4.478
=0.80

Malta Properties Company'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
=3.59/4.478
=0.80

* 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 0.80 mean?
Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.80 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Malta Properties Company and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #504 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio too high?
Malta Properties Company's current Cash Ratio of 0.80 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 3.89. The Real Estate industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Malta Properties Company's value of 0.80 is 142.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #504 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malta Properties Company has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta Properties Company's Cash Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #504 out of 1733 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Malta Properties Company in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Malta Properties Company's value of 0.80 is 142.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Malta Properties Company's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Malta Properties Company 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cash Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.33, based on 1,733 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. Malta Properties Company's current Cash Ratio of 0.80 is 142.4% 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 Malta Properties Company and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malta Properties Company's current Cash Ratio is 0.80, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta Properties Company stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.39 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.80, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 142.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.33. Malta Properties Company's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.80 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.39 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35. GuruFocus considers Malta Properties Company to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MPC:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.80 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.39 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.4% above the Real Estate median (#504 of 1733)

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


Malta Properties Company Business Description

Address Triq Emvin Cremona Street, The Bastions, Floriana, MLT, FRN1281
Malta Properties Company PLC is a developer and owner of commercial properties in Malta. The company, through its subsidiaries, owns, manages, acquires, develops, redevelops, and leases commercial properties. It owns a portfolio of office buildings and industrial properties across different regions of Malta, which are leased out to blue-chip tenants with secure long-duration leases. The Group's activities are focused on long-term, income-generating real estate, predominantly leased to corporate tenants on medium to long-term contracts.
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