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Want Want China HoldingsWWNTY 69 Cash Ratio is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates WWNTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,930 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 78.6% on this metric.
Want Want China Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 1.36. 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 Want Want China Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WWNTY'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.39 Max: 2.96
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Want Want China Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 2.96. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.39.
WWNTY's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 78.6% of 1930
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs WWNTY: 1.36
Want Want China Holdings (OTCPK:WWNTY) 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.
Want Want China Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
Want Want China Holdings 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China 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.
Want Want China Holdings Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China 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.
Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) has a Cash Ratio of 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #413 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 2.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Want Want China Holdings' value of 1.36 is 248.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #413 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #413 out of 1930 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Want Want China Holdings' value of 1.36 is 248.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 2.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Want Want China Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.39, based on 1,930 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 1.36 is 248.7% 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $21.23 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 248.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.39. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY), the current Cash Ratio is 1.36 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.23 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WWNTY:
Cash Ratio: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $21.23 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 248.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#413 of 1930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WWNTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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