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Sono-TekSOTK +1.67%87 Cash Ratio is 3.22 as of May. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,389 Hardware companies, Sono-Tek ranks better than 89.58% on this metric.
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.
Sono-Tek Cash Ratio Related Terms
Sono-Tek Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sono-Tek'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek Cash Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a Cash Ratio of 3.22 as of May. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sono-Tek and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Sono-Tek's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #249 out of 2389 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Sono-Tek's Cash Ratio too high?
Sono-Tek's current Cash Ratio of 3.22 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 3.38. The Hardware industry median Cash Ratio is 0.60. Sono-Tek's value of 3.22 is 436.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #249 out of 2389 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's Cash Ratio compare to ARBE and ODYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #249 out of 2389 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Sono-Tek in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.60. Sono-Tek's value of 3.22 is 436.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sono-Tek's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Sono-Tek 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 Hardware company?
The median Cash Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.60, based on 2,389 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. Sono-Tek's current Cash Ratio of 3.22 is 436.7% 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 Sono-Tek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current Cash Ratio is 3.22, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.22, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 436.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.60. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current Cash Ratio is 3.22 as of May. 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48.
GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOTK:
Cash Ratio: 3.22 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $5.50 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 436.7% above the Hardware median (#249 of 2389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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