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Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.68. 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Cash Ratio Chart
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co'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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Cash Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co'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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) has a Cash Ratio of 0.68 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1187 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.68 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.33. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 0.68 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1187 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Cash Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1187 out of 2982 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 0.68 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.50, based on 2,982 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. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.68 is 36% 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.68, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$234.97, compared to a current price of NT$92.20 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.68, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 36% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.50. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958), the current Cash Ratio is 0.68 as of Jun. 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$92.20 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$234.97.
GuruFocus considers Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9958:
Cash Ratio: 0.68 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: NT$234.97 vs. price of NT$92.20 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Industrial Products median (#1187 of 2982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co Ltd operates in the Steel industry. The company is engaged in the processing, manufacturing, and trading of steel frame & iron bone and its related installation services. It also manufactures steel structures for buildings and bridges. The majority of its revenue comes from Construction materials. The company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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