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Techbase Industries BhdXKLS:8966 Cash Ratio is 1.61 as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.98. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 992 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks better than 84.27% on this metric.
Techbase Industries Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 1.61. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8966'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.98 Max: 4.15
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, Techbase Industries Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 4.15. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.98.
XKLS:8966's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 84.27% of 992
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs XKLS:8966: 1.61
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms
Techbase Industries Bhd 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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Cash Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a Cash Ratio of 1.61 as of Apr. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Techbase Industries Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #156 out of 992 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.61 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 4.15. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 1.61 is 360% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #156 out of 992 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #156 out of 992 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 1.61 is 360% above this benchmark. Historically, Techbase Industries Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 4.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Techbase Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.35, based on 992 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. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.61 is 360% 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 Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 1.61, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.61, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 360% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.35. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current Cash Ratio is 1.61 as of Apr. 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.
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