Alto IngredientsALTO -1.08%38 Current Ratio is 3.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 80.05% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Alto Ingredients's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.81.
Alto Ingredients has a current ratio of 3.81. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 2.65 Max: 3.81
Current: 3.81
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest Current Ratio was 3.81. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 2.65.
ALTO's Current Ratio is ranked better than 80.05% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs ALTO: 3.81
Alto Ingredients (NAS:ALTO) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Alto Ingredients Current Ratio Related Terms
Alto Ingredients Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's Current 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Alto Ingredients Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's Current 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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Current Ratio of 3.81 as of Mar. 2026. This is 44% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Alto Ingredients' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #322 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Alto Ingredients' Current Ratio too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Current Ratio of 3.81 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.81. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Alto Ingredients' value of 3.81 is 101.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #322 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Current Ratio compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #322 out of 1614 companies for Current Ratio. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Alto Ingredients' value of 3.81 is 101.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Alto Ingredients' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Alto Ingredients 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 Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alto Ingredients's current Current Ratio of 3.81 is 101.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current Current Ratio is 3.81, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.06 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.81, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 101.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Current Ratio is 3.81 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.06 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
Current Ratio: 3.81 (44% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.06 (251% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.6% above the Chemicals median (#322 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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