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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoARTW -3.49%50 Current Ratio is 2.17 as of May. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 66.04% 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.17.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a current ratio of 2.17. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARTW'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 1.91 Max: 2.9
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.91.
ARTW's Current Ratio is ranked better than 66.04% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.785
vs ARTW: 2.17
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (NAS:ARTW) 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Current 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Current Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a Current Ratio of 2.17 as of May. 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #72 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio of 2.17 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 2.90. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Current Ratio is 1.79. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 2.17 is 21.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #72 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #72 out of 212 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.79. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 2.17 is 21.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Current Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.79, based on 212 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio of 2.17 is 21.6% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio is 2.17, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.17, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 21.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.79. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current Current Ratio is 2.17 as of May. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTW:
Current Ratio: 2.17 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $3.04 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#72 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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