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The RealRealREAL -2.11%59 Cash Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates REAL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Retail - Cyclical companies, The RealReal ranks better than 61.43% on this metric.
The RealReal has a Cash Ratio of 0.51. 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 The RealReal's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
REAL'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.14 Max: 4.2
Current: 0.51
During the past 9 years, The RealReal's highest Cash Ratio was 4.20. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.14.
REAL's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 61.43% of 1115
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs REAL: 0.51
The RealReal (NAS:REAL) 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.
The RealReal Cash Ratio Related Terms
The RealReal Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The RealReal'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, The RealReal'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.
The RealReal Cash Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The RealReal's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The RealReal'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.
The RealReal (REAL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on The RealReal and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, The RealReal's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #430 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is The RealReal's Cash Ratio too high?
The RealReal's current Cash Ratio of 0.51 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 4.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. The RealReal's value of 0.51 is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #430 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The RealReal has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The RealReal's Cash Ratio compare to MOV and ELA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #430 out of 1115 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts The RealReal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. The RealReal's value of 0.51 is 45.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The RealReal's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 4.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.35, The RealReal 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.35, based on 1,115 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. The RealReal's current Cash Ratio of 0.51 is 45.7% 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 The RealReal and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. The RealReal's current Cash Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The RealReal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal (REAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.92, compared to a current price of $11.13 — trading 126.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 45.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.35. The RealReal's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 The RealReal (REAL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.51 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 The RealReal (REAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.13 is trading 126.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92.
GuruFocus considers The RealReal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for REAL:
Cash Ratio: 0.51 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $11.13 (126.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#430 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The RealReal Inc is an online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, providing an end-to-end service that unlocks supply and creates a trusted, curated marketplace for buyers globally. Since its inception, the company has cultivated a loyal and engaged consignor and buyer base through continuous investment in its technology platform, logistics infrastructure, brand and people. It offers a wide selection of authenticated, mainly pre-owned luxury goods bearing the brands of thousands of luxury and premium designers, including Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Rolex. The company offers products across women's fashion, men's fashion, jewelry, and watches, promoting the recirculation of luxury goods and contributing to a more sustainable world.
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