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CSC Steel Holdings Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 2.95. 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5094'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57 Med: 3.85 Max: 10.09
Current: 2.95
During the past 13 years, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 10.09. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 3.85.
XKLS:5094's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 96.83% of 600
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XKLS:5094: 2.95
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) 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.
* 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 Steel subindustry, CSC Steel Holdings 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.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSC Steel Holdings Bhd'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.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) has a Cash Ratio of 2.95 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on CSC Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 10.09. According to the industry distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #19 out of 600 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 2.95 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 10.09. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.25. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 2.95 is 1080% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #19 out of 600 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #19 out of 600 companies for Cash Ratio. This places CSC Steel Holdings Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.25. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 2.95 is 1080% above this benchmark. Historically, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 10.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 0.25, CSC Steel Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Cash Ratio among Steel companies is 0.25, based on 600 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. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 2.95 is 1080% 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 2.95, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSC Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.16, compared to a current price of RM1.25 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.95, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 1080% above the Steel industry median of 0.25. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094), the current Cash Ratio is 2.95 as of Jun. 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.25 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.16.
GuruFocus considers CSC Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5094:
Cash Ratio: 2.95 (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: RM1.16 vs. price of RM1.25 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1080% above the Steel median (#19 of 600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5094 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its business activities include the manufacturing and marketing of pickled and oiled steel, cold rolled steel, hot dipped galvanised steel, commonly known as GI, and pre-painted galvanised steel, commonly known as PPGI or colour coated steel products. These products are marketed through brands like Realzinc and Realcolor. The group's reportable operating segments are Cold rolled and coated steel products and Investment holding. A vast majority of the revenue is generated from the Cold rolled and coated steel products segment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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