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Pennon GroupPEGRF +12.07%76 Cash Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks better than 66.12% on this metric.
Pennon Group has a Cash Ratio of 0.57. 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 Pennon Group's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PEGRF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.67 Max: 13.04
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, Pennon Group's highest Cash Ratio was 13.04. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.67.
PEGRF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 66.12% of 484
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs PEGRF: 0.57
Pennon Group (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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.
Pennon Group Cash Ratio Related Terms
Pennon Group Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon Group'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon Group'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.
Pennon Group Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group'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.
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Pennon Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 13.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #164 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Pennon Group's Cash Ratio too high?
Pennon Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.57 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 13.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Pennon Group's value of 0.57 is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #164 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Cash Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #164 out of 484 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Pennon Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Pennon Group's value of 0.57 is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 13.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Pennon Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.35, based on 484 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. Pennon Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.57 is 62.9% 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 Pennon Group 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. Pennon Group's current Cash Ratio is 0.57, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.57, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 62.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.35. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.57 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEGRF:
Cash Ratio: 0.57 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $6.50 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#164 of 484)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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