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G. Willi-Food InternationalWILC +1.66%67 Cash Ratio is 3.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.11. GuruFocus rates WILC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, G. Willi-Food International ranks better than 95.07% on this metric.
G. Willi-Food International has a Cash Ratio of 3.51. 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 G. Willi-Food International's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WILC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 7.11 Max: 12.76
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, G. Willi-Food International's highest Cash Ratio was 12.76. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 7.11.
WILC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 95.07% of 304
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs WILC: 3.51
G. Willi-Food International (NAS:WILC) 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.
G. Willi-Food International Cash Ratio Related Terms
G. Willi-Food International 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 Food Distribution subindustry, G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International Cash Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G. Willi-Food International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International (WILC) has a Cash Ratio of 3.51 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.11. Over the past decade, G. Willi-Food International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #15 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is G. Willi-Food International's Cash Ratio too high?
G. Willi-Food International's current Cash Ratio of 3.51 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 12.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. G. Willi-Food International's value of 3.51 is 1110.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #15 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, G. Willi-Food International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G. Willi-Food International's Cash Ratio compare to HFFG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #15 out of 304 companies for Cash Ratio. This places G. Willi-Food International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. G. Willi-Food International's value of 3.51 is 1110.3% above this benchmark. Historically, G. Willi-Food International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.11 vs. the industry median of 0.29, G. Willi-Food International 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.29, based on 304 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. G. Willi-Food International's current Cash Ratio of 3.51 is 1110.3% 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 G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G. Willi-Food International's current Cash Ratio is 3.51, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G. Willi-Food International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International (WILC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.74, compared to a current price of $30.09 — trading 91.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.51, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.11 and 1110.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.29. G. Willi-Food International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 G. Willi-Food International (WILC), the current Cash Ratio is 3.51 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 G. Willi-Food International (WILC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.09 is trading 91.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.74.
GuruFocus considers G. Willi-Food International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WILC:
Cash Ratio: 3.51 (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.11)
GF Value™: $15.74 vs. price of $30.09 (91.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1110.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#15 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WILC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products. The company is engaged, directly and through subsidiaries, in the design, import, marketing and distribution of a variety of over 650 food products. The principal product line includes Canned Vegetables and Pickles, Canned Fish, Canned Fruit, Edible Oils, Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products, Cereals, rice and pastas, and Other Products. The company has one reportable segment: Import- export, marketing and distribution of food products. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products.
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