ACENPHS:ACEN -4.36%73 Cash Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates PHS:ACEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱4.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ACEN ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. ACEN's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
ACEN has a Cash Ratio of 0.55. 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 ACEN's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ACEN'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.98 Max: 7.61
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, ACEN's highest Cash Ratio was 7.61. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.98.
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.
ACEN Cash Ratio Related Terms
ACEN Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEN'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 - Renewable subindustry, ACEN'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.
ACEN Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ACEN's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEN'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.
ACEN (PHS:ACEN) has a Cash Ratio of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on ACEN and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, ACEN's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 7.61. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #186 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is ACEN's Cash Ratio too high?
ACEN's current Cash Ratio of 0.55 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 7.61. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.46. ACEN's value of 0.55 is 19.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEN ranks #186 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEN has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEN's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #186 out of 434 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts ACEN in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.46. ACEN's value of 0.55 is 19.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ACEN's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 7.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.46, ACEN 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.46, based on 434 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. ACEN's current Cash Ratio of 0.55 is 19.6% 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 ACEN and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEN's current Cash Ratio is 0.55, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN (PHS:ACEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱4.00, compared to a current price of ₱3.07 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.55, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 19.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.46. ACEN's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN), the current Cash Ratio is 0.55 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.07 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱4.00.
GuruFocus considers ACEN to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ACEN:
Cash Ratio: 0.55 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: ₱4.00 vs. price of ₱3.07 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#186 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ACEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACEN Corp is a Philippines-based energy company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation assets, with a focus on renewable energy. The group operates through four segments: Philippines, Australia, ACEN Investments, and Corporate. The Philippines segment includes renewable and thermal power, retail electricity supply, project development, and related activities. The Australia segment focuses on renewable energy operations and development. ACEN Investments covers strategic investments in renewable platforms and projects across emerging markets, while the Corporate segment handles financing, treasury, and administrative functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Philippines segment.
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