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Sao MartinhoBSP:SMTO3 -1.53%83 Current Ratio is 2.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, Sao Martinho ranks better than 67.19% 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. Sao Martinho's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62.
Sao Martinho has a current ratio of 2.62. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sao Martinho's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SMTO3'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 2.19 Max: 2.62
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, Sao Martinho's highest Current Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 2.19.
BSP:SMTO3's Current Ratio is ranked better than 67.19% of 1606
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs BSP:SMTO3: 2.62
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) 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.
Sao Martinho Current Ratio Related Terms
Sao Martinho Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sao Martinho'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.
BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a Current Ratio of 2.62 as of Mar. 2026. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Sao Martinho's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #527 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Sao Martinho's Current Ratio too high?
Sao Martinho's current Current Ratio of 2.62 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 2.62. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Sao Martinho's value of 2.62 is 38.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #527 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #527 out of 1606 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Sao Martinho in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Sao Martinho's value of 2.62 is 38.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Martinho's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Sao Martinho 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 1,606 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. Sao Martinho's current Current Ratio of 2.62 is 38.6% 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. Sao Martinho's current Current Ratio is 2.62, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.49, compared to a current price of R$16.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.62, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 38.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current Current Ratio is 2.62 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$16.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.49.
GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:
Current Ratio: 2.62 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: R$25.49 vs. price of R$16.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% above the Chemicals median (#527 of 1606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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