Gujarat Industries Power Co (NSE:GIPCL) Cash Ratio: 0.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Below Median

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NSE:GIPCL Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd NSE:GIPCL
72 GF Score
Price ₹160.79
GF Value ₹217.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio?

Gujarat Industries Power Co NSE:GIPCL +0.46% 72 Cash Ratio is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:GIPCL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹217.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gujarat Industries Power Co ranks worse than 62.42% 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. Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.

Gujarat Industries Power Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.22. 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 Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:GIPCL' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.38
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, Gujarat Industries Power Co's highest Cash Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.73.

NSE:GIPCL's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
62.42% of 487 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs NSE:GIPCL: 0.22

Gujarat Industries Power Co  (NSE:GIPCL) 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.


Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio Related Terms


Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gujarat Industries Power Co'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.

Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio Chart

Gujarat Industries Power Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Ratio
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Gujarat Industries Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:GIPCL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Gujarat Industries Power Co'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.


Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Gujarat Industries Power Co Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=2811.81/12869.268
=0.22

Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=2811.81/12869.268
=0.22

* 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 0.22 mean?
Gujarat Industries Power Co (NSE:GIPCL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Gujarat Industries Power Co and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Industries Power Co ranks #304 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Gujarat Industries Power Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.22 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.38. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Gujarat Industries Power Co's value of 0.22 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Industries Power Co ranks #304 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gujarat Industries Power Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Industries Power Co's Cash Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gujarat Industries Power Co ranks #304 out of 487 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Gujarat Industries Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Gujarat Industries Power Co's value of 0.22 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Industries Power Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Gujarat Industries Power Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.35, based on 487 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. Gujarat Industries Power Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.22 is 37.1% 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 Gujarat Industries Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Industries Power Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.22, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Industries Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Industries Power Co (NSE:GIPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹217.10, compared to a current price of ₹160.79 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.22, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 37.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.35. Gujarat Industries Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Gujarat Industries Power Co (NSE:GIPCL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.22 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 Gujarat Industries Power Co (NSE:GIPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Industries Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹160.79 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹217.10. GuruFocus considers Gujarat Industries Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:GIPCL:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.22 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: ₹217.10 vs. price of ₹160.79 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#304 of 487)

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


Gujarat Industries Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 517300:India
Address P.O. Ranoli, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 391350
Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd is involved in the business of electrical power generation. The company generates power from gas, lignite, wind, and solar energy sources. In addition, it is involved in the development of a hybrid renewable energy park. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of electrical energy to its customers in India.
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