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Vardhman Special SteelsNSE:VSSL +0.14%76 Cash Ratio is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1000% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹223.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Vardhman Special Steels ranks better than 74.63% on this metric.
Vardhman Special Steels has a Cash Ratio of 0.77. 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 Vardhman Special Steels's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VSSL'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Vardhman Special Steels's highest Cash Ratio was 0.77. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.07.
NSE:VSSL's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 74.63% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs NSE:VSSL: 0.77
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) 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.
Vardhman Special Steels Cash Ratio Related Terms
Vardhman Special Steels Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, Vardhman Special Steels'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.
Vardhman Special Steels Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vardhman Special Steels's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vardhman Special Steels'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.
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. This is 1000% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Vardhman Special Steels' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #156 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Cash Ratio too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Cash Ratio of 0.77 is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.77. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 0.77 is 175% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #156 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #156 out of 615 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Vardhman Special Steels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 0.77 is 175% above this benchmark. Historically, Vardhman Special Steels' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Vardhman Special Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Cash Ratio among Steel companies is 0.28, based on 615 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. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cash Ratio of 0.77 is 175% 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cash Ratio is 0.77, which is 1000% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹223.62, compared to a current price of ₹295.60 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.77, which is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 175% above the Steel industry median of 0.28. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.77 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹295.60 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹223.62.
GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:
Cash Ratio: 0.77 (1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: ₹223.62 vs. price of ₹295.60 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175% above the Steel median (#156 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VSSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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