The Initiates (NSA:TIP) Cash Ratio: 0.00 (As of . 20)

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What is The Initiates Cash Ratio?

The Initiates NSA:TIP +3.51% Cash Ratio is 0.00 as of . 20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Waste Management companies, The Initiates ranks worse than 414937.34% 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. The Initiates's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00.

The Initiates has a Cash Ratio of 0.00. 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 The Initiates's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:TIP's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.42
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

The Initiates  (NSA:TIP) 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.


The Initiates Cash Ratio Related Terms


The Initiates Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Initiates'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.

The Initiates Cash Ratio Chart

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NSA:TIP vs CWSS, ECMT, GETH: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, The Initiates'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.


The Initiates Cash Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, The Initiates's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Initiates's Cash Ratio falls into.



The Initiates Cash Ratio Calculation

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

The Initiates's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

The Initiates's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

* 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 0.00 mean?
The Initiates (NSA:TIP) has a Cash Ratio of 0.00 as of . 20. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on The Initiates and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Initiates ranks #999999 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is The Initiates' Cash Ratio too high?
The Initiates' current Cash Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, The Initiates ranks #999999 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does The Initiates' Cash Ratio compare to CWSS and ECMT?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, The Initiates ranks #999999 out of 241 companies for Cash Ratio. This places The Initiates in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.42. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cash Ratio among Waste Management companies is 0.42, based on 241 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. 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 The Initiates and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Initiates's current Cash Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Initiates stock overvalued right now?
The Initiates (NSA:TIP) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.00. The current Cash Ratio is 0.00. 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 The Initiates (NSA:TIP), the current Cash Ratio is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

The Initiates Business Description

Address Plot 400, Location Road, Off Aba/PH Expressway, P.O. BOX 7242, Umuebule 5, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NGA
The Initiates PLC is a professional waste management company. The company is engaged in delivering Waste Management, Industrial Cleaning and Decontamination services to both Private and Public sectors. It has a multi-disciplinary and flexible workforce and all relevant permits necessary for delivering waste management and industrial cleaning services.