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LASCO ManufacturingXJAM:LASM +1.89%86 Cash Ratio is 3.55 as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,930 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks better than 92.33% on this metric.
LASCO Manufacturing has a Cash Ratio of 3.55. 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 LASCO Manufacturing's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:LASM'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.97 Max: 3.55
Current: 3.55
During the past 7 years, LASCO Manufacturing's highest Cash Ratio was 3.55. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.97.
XJAM:LASM's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 92.33% of 1930
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs XJAM:LASM: 3.55
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) 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.
LASCO Manufacturing Cash Ratio Related Terms
LASCO Manufacturing Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Cash Ratio of 3.55 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, LASCO Manufacturing's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #148 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Cash Ratio too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Cash Ratio of 3.55 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 3.55 is 810.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #148 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #148 out of 1930 companies for Cash Ratio. This places LASCO Manufacturing in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 3.55 is 810.3% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Manufacturing's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.39, LASCO Manufacturing 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current Cash Ratio of 3.55 is 810.3% 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 LASCO Manufacturing 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current Cash Ratio is 3.55, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.57, compared to a current price of JMD7.55 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.55, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 810.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.39. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Cash Ratio is 3.55 as of Dec. 2025. 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD7.55 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.57.
GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:
Cash Ratio: 3.55 (80% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: JMD6.57 vs. price of JMD7.55 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 810.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#148 of 1930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:LASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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