Digistar Bhd (XKLS:0029) Cash Ratio: 1.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio?

Digistar Bhd XKLS:0029 +12.50% Cash Ratio is 1.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.16. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Conglomerates companies, Digistar Bhd ranks better than 77.31% on this metric.

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. Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01.

Digistar Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 1.01. 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 Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0029' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.16   Max: 2.13
Current: 1.01

During the past 13 years, Digistar Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.16.

XKLS:0029's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
77.31% of 542 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs XKLS:0029: 1.01

Digistar Bhd  (XKLS:0029) 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.


Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms


Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digistar Bhd'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.

Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio Chart

Digistar Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 0.90 0.76 0.73 0.69

Digistar Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.04 1.35 0.69 0.96 1.01

XKLS:0029 vs MMM, HON: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Digistar Bhd'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.


Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio falls into.



Digistar Bhd Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Sep. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=44.148/64.244
=0.69

Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=61.174/60.668
=1.01

* 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 1.01 mean?
Digistar Bhd (XKLS:0029) has a Cash Ratio of 1.01 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Digistar Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Digistar Bhd ranks #123 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
Digistar Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.01 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.13. The Conglomerates industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Digistar Bhd's value of 1.01 is 159% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digistar Bhd ranks #123 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Digistar Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Digistar Bhd ranks #123 out of 542 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Digistar Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Digistar Bhd's value of 1.01 is 159% above this benchmark. Historically, Digistar Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Digistar Bhd 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.39, based on 542 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. Digistar Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.01 is 159% 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 Digistar Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Digistar Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 1.01, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digistar Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Digistar Bhd (XKLS:0029) has a current Cash Ratio of 1.01. The current Cash Ratio is 1.01, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 159% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.39. 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 Digistar Bhd (XKLS:0029), the current Cash Ratio is 1.01 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.

Digistar Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ampang Utama 1/2, B6/4/4, 3rd Floor, One Ampang Business Avenue, Ampang, SGR, MYS, 68000
Digistar Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through the following segments: System integration segment, Investment holding segment, Rental and hotel segment, Concession segment, and Property development segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Concession segment. The Concession segment includes concession arrangements between the Group and the Grantor for the privatization of the design, development, construction, and completion of the Facilities and Infrastructure for JKR Training Institute and to carry out the Asset Management Services. It operates in a single geographical segment, which is Malaysia.