UNRG (United Energy) Cash Ratio: 0.07 (As of Dec. 2010)

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What is United Energy Cash Ratio?

United Energy UNRG +4.65% Cash Ratio is 0.07 as of Dec. 2010.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. United Energy's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2010 was 0.07.

United Energy has a Cash Ratio of 0.07. 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 United Energy's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

UNRG's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

United Energy  (OTCPK:UNRG) 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.


United Energy Cash Ratio Related Terms


United Energy Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Energy'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.

United Energy Cash Ratio Chart

United Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10
Cash Ratio
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United Energy Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.29 0.02 0.14 0.07

UNRG vs GLYE: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, United Energy'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.


United Energy Cash Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, United Energy's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Energy's Cash Ratio falls into.



United Energy Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

United Energy's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2010 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Mar. 2010 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=0.312/1.082
=0.29

United Energy's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2010 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=0.067/1.026
=0.07

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.07 mean?
United Energy (UNRG) has a Cash Ratio of 0.07 as of Dec. 2010. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Energy and its competitors.
Is United Energy's Cash Ratio too high?
United Energy's current Cash Ratio is 0.07. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. United Energy's value of 0.07 is 83.7% below this industry median.
How does United Energy's Cash Ratio compare to GLYE?
United Energy's Cash Ratio of 0.07 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. United Energy's value of 0.07 is 83.7% below this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.43, based on 963 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. United Energy's current Cash Ratio of 0.07 is 83.7% 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 United Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Energy's current Cash Ratio is 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Energy stock overvalued right now?
United Energy (UNRG) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.07. The current Cash Ratio is 0.07 and 83.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.43. 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 United Energy (UNRG), the current Cash Ratio is 0.07 as of Dec. 2010. 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.

United Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 101 East Park Boulevard, 6th Floor, Suite 600, Plano, TX, USA, 75074
United Energy Corp is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas properties. The company's holdings include assets and operations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana. It owns or has operations in over 200,000 acres of leasehold properties, 2,000 wells, and 1,100 miles of natural gas pipelines.