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South Basic Chemicals JSC has a Cash Ratio of 1.56. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CSV'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.63 Max: 3.34
Current: 1.56
During the past 7 years, South Basic Chemicals JSC's highest Cash Ratio was 3.34. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.63.
STC:CSV's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 80.25% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs STC:CSV: 1.56
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash Ratio Related Terms
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Cash Ratio of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #312 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash Ratio too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 3.34. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 1.56 is 212% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #312 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Cash Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #312 out of 1580 companies for Cash Ratio. This places South Basic Chemicals JSC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 1.56 is 212% above this benchmark. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 0.50, South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,580 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash Ratio of 1.56 is 212% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Cash Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,969.19, compared to a current price of ₫23,800.00 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 212% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Cash Ratio is 1.56 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫23,800.00 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,969.19.
GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:
Cash Ratio: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: ₫35,969.19 vs. price of ₫23,800.00 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212% above the Chemicals median (#312 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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