Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Cash Ratio: 0.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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XSGO:IPAL Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA XSGO:IPAL
79 GF Score
Price CLP1,210.50
GF Value CLP1,349.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio?

Industrias Productos Alimenticios XSGO:IPAL 79 Cash Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XSGO:IPAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,349.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,929 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks better than 70.5% 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.

Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a Cash Ratio of 0.92. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:IPAL' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.92

During the past 13 years, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's highest Cash Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.79.

XSGO:IPAL's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
70.5% of 1929 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs XSGO:IPAL: 0.92

Industrias Productos Alimenticios  (XSGO:IPAL) 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.


Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio Related Terms


Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.

Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio Chart

Industrias Productos Alimenticios Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
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Industrias Productos Alimenticios Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSGO:IPAL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.


Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Industrias Productos Alimenticios Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=10285.33/34275.035
=0.30

Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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
=22631.625/24471.181
=0.92

* 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 0.92 mean?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a Cash Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #569 out of 1929 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Cash Ratio too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current Cash Ratio of 0.92 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 0.92 is 135.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #569 out of 1929 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #569 out of 1929 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Industrias Productos Alimenticios in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 0.92 is 135.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrias Productos Alimenticios' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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 1,929 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Cash Ratio of 0.92 is 135.9% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Cash Ratio is 0.92, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,349.51, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.92, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 135.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.39. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current Cash Ratio is 0.92 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.

Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,349.51. GuruFocus considers Industrias Productos Alimenticios to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.92 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: CLP1,349.51 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#569 of 1929)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Industrias Productos Alimenticios Business Description

Address Maria Luisa Etchart Norte 21201, Izarra de Lo Aguirre Pudahuel, Santiago, CHL
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
79GF Score

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