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LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 +3.65%59 Cash Ratio is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 82.41% on this metric.
LSB Industries has a Cash Ratio of 1.74. 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 LSB Industries's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.67 Max: 3.84
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest Cash Ratio was 3.84. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.67.
STU:LS3's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 82.41% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs STU:LS3: 1.74
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.
LSB Industries Cash Ratio Related Terms
LSB Industries Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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.
STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Cash Ratio of 1.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, LSB Industries' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #278 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is LSB Industries' Cash Ratio too high?
LSB Industries' current Cash Ratio of 1.74 is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.84. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. LSB Industries' value of 1.74 is 248% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #278 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Cash Ratio compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #278 out of 1580 companies for Cash Ratio. This places LSB Industries in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. LSB Industries' value of 1.74 is 248% above this benchmark. Historically, LSB Industries' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 3.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.50, LSB Industries 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. LSB Industries's current Cash Ratio of 1.74 is 248% 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 LSB Industries 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. LSB Industries's current Cash Ratio is 1.74, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.27, compared to a current price of €9.95 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.74, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 248% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Cash Ratio is 1.74 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.95 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.27.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
Cash Ratio: 1.74 (160% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: €8.27 vs. price of €9.95 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 248% above the Chemicals median (#278 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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