ASFX (American Scientific Resources) Current Ratio: 0.09 (As of Sep. 2011)


What is American Scientific Resources Current Ratio?

American Scientific Resources ASFX -96.67% Current Ratio is 0.09 as of Sep. 2011.

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. American Scientific Resources's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was 0.09.

American Scientific Resources has a current ratio of 0.09. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If American Scientific Resources has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Scientific Resources's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASFX's Current Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 2.49
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Current Ratio only.

American Scientific Resources  (OTCPK:ASFX) 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.

American Scientific Resources Current Ratio Related Terms

American Scientific Resources Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Scientific Resources'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.

American Scientific Resources Current Ratio Chart

American Scientific Resources Annual Data
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American Scientific Resources Quarterly Data
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ASFX vs GNID, QTXB, ASNB: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, American Scientific Resources'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.

American Scientific Resources Current Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, American Scientific Resources's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Scientific Resources's Current Ratio falls into.


American Scientific Resources Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

American Scientific Resources's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: . 20 )=Total Current Assets (A: . 20 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: . 20 )
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American Scientific Resources's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Sep. 2011 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Sep. 2011 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Sep. 2011 )
=0.635/6.747
=0.09

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.09 mean?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a Current Ratio of 0.09 as of Sep. 2011.
Is American Scientific Resources' Current Ratio too high?
American Scientific Resources' current Current Ratio is 0.09. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Current Ratio is 2.49. American Scientific Resources' value of 0.09 is 96.4% below this industry median.
How does American Scientific Resources' Current Ratio compare to GNID and QTXB?
American Scientific Resources' Current Ratio of 0.09 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.49. American Scientific Resources' value of 0.09 is 96.4% below this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Current Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.49, based on 854 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. American Scientific Resources's current Current Ratio of 0.09 is 96.4% below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Scientific Resources's current Current Ratio is 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Scientific Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a current Current Ratio of 0.09. The current Current Ratio is 0.09 and 96.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.49. 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 American Scientific Resources (ASFX), the current Current Ratio is 0.09 as of Sep. 2011. 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.

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