AHB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7315) Cash Ratio: 1.12 (As of Sep. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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What is AHB Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio?

AHB Holdings Bhd XKLS:7315 Cash Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.32. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 543 Conglomerates companies, AHB Holdings Bhd ranks better than 80.66% 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. AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.12.

AHB Holdings Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 1.12. 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 AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7315' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 1.32   Max: 18.36
Current: 1.12

During the past 13 years, AHB Holdings Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 18.36. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.32.

XKLS:7315's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
80.66% of 543 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs XKLS:7315: 1.12

AHB Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7315) 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.


AHB Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms


AHB Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AHB Holdings 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.

AHB Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Chart

AHB Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Cash Ratio
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AHB Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 11.53 18.36 5.66 1.42 1.12

XKLS:7315 vs MMM, HON: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, AHB 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.


AHB Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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



AHB Holdings 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.

AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Sep. 2023 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=7.772/5.16
=1.51

AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.68/1.494
=1.12

* 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 1.12 mean?
AHB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7315) has a Cash Ratio of 1.12 as of Sep. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on AHB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 18.36. According to the industry distribution chart, AHB Holdings Bhd ranks #105 out of 543 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
AHB Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.12 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 18.36. The Conglomerates industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. AHB Holdings Bhd's value of 1.12 is 180% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AHB Holdings Bhd ranks #105 out of 543 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does AHB Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, AHB Holdings Bhd ranks #105 out of 543 companies for Cash Ratio. This places AHB Holdings Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. AHB Holdings Bhd's value of 1.12 is 180% above this benchmark. Historically, AHB Holdings Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 18.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.40, AHB 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.40, based on 543 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. AHB Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.12 is 180% 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 AHB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AHB Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 1.12, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AHB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AHB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7315) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.12, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 180% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.40. 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 AHB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7315), the current Cash Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 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.

AHB Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan P. Ramlee, Office 22D, 22nd Floor, UBN Tower 10, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
AHB Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the trading of office furniture and specialised computer furniture, trading of general merchants, property investment, constructions and development goods, trading of transportation, goods, ware and merchandise and other architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy. The company's segment includes Investment holding, Trading, Property Development, and Architectural and Engineering. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Trading segment.