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ADS Maritime HoldingOSL:ADS 45 Cash Ratio is 1.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 14.05. GuruFocus rates OSL:ADS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, ADS Maritime Holding ranks better than 77.17% on this metric.
ADS Maritime Holding has a Cash Ratio of 1.26. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADS Maritime Holding's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ADS'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 14.05 Max: 43.86
Current: 1.26
During the past 8 years, ADS Maritime Holding's highest Cash Ratio was 43.86. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 14.05.
OSL:ADS's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 77.17% of 990
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs OSL:ADS: 1.26
ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) 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.
ADS Maritime Holding Cash Ratio Related Terms
ADS Maritime Holding Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADS Maritime Holding'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.
ADS Maritime Holding Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ADS Maritime Holding'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.
ADS Maritime Holding Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ADS Maritime Holding's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADS Maritime Holding'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.
ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) has a Cash Ratio of 1.26 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on ADS Maritime Holding and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 14.05. Over the past decade, ADS Maritime Holding's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 43.86. According to the industry distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #226 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is ADS Maritime Holding's Cash Ratio too high?
ADS Maritime Holding's current Cash Ratio of 1.26 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 43.86. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. ADS Maritime Holding's value of 1.26 is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #226 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADS Maritime Holding has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADS Maritime Holding's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #226 out of 990 companies for Cash Ratio. This places ADS Maritime Holding in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. ADS Maritime Holding's value of 1.26 is 147.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ADS Maritime Holding's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 43.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.05 vs. the industry median of 0.51, ADS Maritime Holding 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.51, based on 990 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. ADS Maritime Holding's current Cash Ratio of 1.26 is 147.1% 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 ADS Maritime Holding and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADS Maritime Holding's current Cash Ratio is 1.26, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 14.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADS Maritime Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.07, compared to a current price of kr2.60 — trading 143% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.26, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.05 and 147.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.51. ADS Maritime Holding's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS), the current Cash Ratio is 1.26 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS Maritime Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr2.60 is trading 143% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.07.
GuruFocus considers ADS Maritime Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ADS:
Cash Ratio: 1.26 (91% below median its 10-year median of 14.05)
GF Value™: kr1.07 vs. price of kr2.60 (143% above fair value)
Industry Position: 147.1% above the Transportation median (#226 of 990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADS Maritime Holding PLC is a shipping investment company. Its investing philosophy focuses on counter-cyclical investments in quality ships bought at prices discounted to new building parity, as well as projects with long-term secured cashflow, low residual risk, and solid returns on equity. The company's main source of income is dividend received from investments.
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