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Madras FertilizersNSE:MADRASFERT -1.00%69 Cash Ratio is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:MADRASFERT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹263.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Madras Fertilizers ranks worse than 52.02% on this metric.
Madras Fertilizers has a Cash Ratio of 0.32. 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 Madras Fertilizers's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MADRASFERT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, Madras Fertilizers's highest Cash Ratio was 0.32. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
NSE:MADRASFERT's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 52.02% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs NSE:MADRASFERT: 0.32
Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) 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.
Madras Fertilizers Cash Ratio Related Terms
Madras Fertilizers Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Madras Fertilizers'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.
NSE:MADRASFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Madras Fertilizers'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.
Madras Fertilizers Cash Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Madras Fertilizers's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Madras Fertilizers'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.
Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) has a Cash Ratio of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Madras Fertilizers' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #129 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Madras Fertilizers' Cash Ratio too high?
Madras Fertilizers' current Cash Ratio of 0.32 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.32. The Agriculture industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Madras Fertilizers' value of 0.32 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #129 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Madras Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madras Fertilizers' Cash Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #129 out of 248 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Madras Fertilizers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Madras Fertilizers' value of 0.32 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Madras Fertilizers' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Madras Fertilizers 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 Agriculture company?
The median Cash Ratio among Agriculture companies is 0.35, based on 248 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. Madras Fertilizers's current Cash Ratio of 0.32 is 8.6% 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 Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture 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. Madras Fertilizers's current Cash Ratio is 0.32, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Madras Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹263.42, compared to a current price of ₹66.41 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.32, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 8.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.35. Madras Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT), the current Cash Ratio is 0.32 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹66.41 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹263.42.
GuruFocus considers Madras Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MADRASFERT:
Cash Ratio: 0.32 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: ₹263.42 vs. price of ₹66.41 (74.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the Agriculture median (#129 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MADRASFERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Madras Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of ammonia, urea, and complex fertilizers. It is also engaged in manufacturing bio-fertilizers and marketing fertilizers and agrochemicals under the brand name Vijay. The company operates through the manufacture and sale of fertilizers segment. It also provides biofertilizers, including Azospirillum for paddy, plantation crops, and other crops; Rhizobium for groundnuts and pulses; and Phosphor Bacteria and NP Bio for various crops.
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