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Star Equity HoldingsSTRR -3.50%55 Cash Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates STRR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,063 Business Services companies, Star Equity Holdings ranks worse than 57.76% on this metric.
Star Equity Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 0.44. 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 Star Equity Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRR'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 1.29 Max: 3.85
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, Star Equity Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 3.85. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.29.
STRR's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 57.76% of 1063
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs STRR: 0.44
Star Equity Holdings (NAS:STRR) 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.
Star Equity Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity Holdings'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings Cash Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings (STRR) has a Cash Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Star Equity Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #614 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 0.44 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.85. The Business Services industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Star Equity Holdings' value of 0.44 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #614 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to ATVK and LGPS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #614 out of 1063 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Star Equity Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Star Equity Holdings' value of 0.44 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Equity Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Star Equity Holdings has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.63, based on 1,063 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 0.44 is 30.2% below 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 Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 0.44, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings (STRR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.44, compared to a current price of $9.80 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.44, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 30.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.63. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Star Equity Holdings (STRR), the current Cash Ratio is 0.44 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 Star Equity Holdings (STRR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.80 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.44.
GuruFocus considers Star Equity Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STRR:
Cash Ratio: 0.44 (66% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: $16.44 vs. price of $9.80 (40.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Business Services median (#614 of 1063)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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