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Microvast HoldingsMVST +0.74%72 Cash Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates MVST with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Microvast Holdings ranks worse than 58.56% on this metric.
Microvast Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 0.28. 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 Microvast Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MVST'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.28 Max: 3.73
Current: 0.28
During the past 7 years, Microvast Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.28.
MVST's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 58.56% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs MVST: 0.28
Microvast Holdings (NAS:MVST) 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.
Microvast Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
Microvast Holdings Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microvast Holdings'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Microvast Holdings'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.
Microvast Holdings Cash Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Microvast Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microvast Holdings'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.
Microvast Holdings (MVST) has a Cash Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Microvast Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Microvast Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Microvast Holdings ranks #766 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Microvast Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
Microvast Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash Ratio is 0.37. Microvast Holdings' value of 0.28 is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microvast Holdings ranks #766 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microvast Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microvast Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to STRT and SES?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Microvast Holdings ranks #766 out of 1308 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Microvast Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.37. Microvast Holdings' value of 0.28 is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Microvast Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Microvast Holdings has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.37, based on 1,308 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. Microvast Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 0.28 is 24.3% below 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 Microvast Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microvast Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microvast Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microvast Holdings (MVST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.85, compared to a current price of $0.98 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 24.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.37. Microvast Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Microvast Holdings (MVST), the current Cash Ratio is 0.28 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 Microvast Holdings (MVST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microvast Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.98 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.85.
GuruFocus considers Microvast Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MVST:
Cash Ratio: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $1.85 vs. price of $0.98 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#766 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MVST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microvast Holdings Inc develops lithium-ion battery technologies focused on high-performance solutions for commercial and industrial electrification. The Company designs, develops, and manufactures battery components and systems for electric commercial vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS), with applications across buses, trucks, port equipment, and mining machinery. It emphasizes innovation in battery design without relying on legacy technologies and supports platforms such as the IVECO eDaily and various bus models. The Company also provides services, repairs, and warranty and extended warranty support. It operates as a single reportable segment, covering design, development, manufacturing, sales, and leasing of battery systems, and generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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