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Arendals Fossekompani ASAOSL:AFK +1.10%66 Cash Ratio is 0.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates OSL:AFK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr122.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Conglomerates companies, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks better than 72.96% on this metric.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a Cash Ratio of 0.82. 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AFK'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.08 Max: 2.63
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's highest Cash Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.08.
OSL:AFK's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 72.96% of 551
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs OSL:AFK: 0.82
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) 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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Cash Ratio Related Terms
Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Cash Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) has a Cash Ratio of 0.82 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #149 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Cash Ratio too high?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Cash Ratio of 0.82 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 2.63. The Conglomerates industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 0.82 is 105% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #149 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Cash Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #149 out of 551 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Arendals Fossekompani ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 0.82 is 105% above this benchmark. Historically, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.40, based on 551 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. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Cash Ratio of 0.82 is 105% 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Cash Ratio is 0.82, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.48, compared to a current price of kr184.00 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.82, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 105% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.40. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK), the current Cash Ratio is 0.82 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr184.00 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.48.
GuruFocus considers Arendals Fossekompani ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AFK:
Cash Ratio: 0.82 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: kr122.48 vs. price of kr184.00 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105% above the Conglomerates median (#149 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA is an industrial investment company holding several core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. The company invests in and owns companies that make energy from renewable sources more usable and accessible, and that contribute to a more sustainable use of resources. It owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, the firm operates globally in many forward-looking industries, including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalization, as well as various green energy technologies. The company has seven operating segments: Group Management, AFK Vannkraft, NSSLGIobaI, ENRX, Tekna, AFK Eiendom, and Others.
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