CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 49 Current Ratio is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks worse than 74.8% 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. CHAR Technologies's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
CHAR Technologies has a current ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHAR Technologies's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CTRNF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 1.21 Max: 22.23
Current: 1.06
During the past 12 years, CHAR Technologies's highest Current Ratio was 22.23. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.21.
CTRNF's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 74.8% of 246
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs CTRNF: 1.06
CHAR Technologies (OTCPK:CTRNF) 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.
CHAR Technologies Current Ratio Related Terms
CHAR Technologies Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies'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 Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies Current Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a Current Ratio of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, CHAR Technologies' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 22.23. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #184 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is CHAR Technologies' Current Ratio too high?
CHAR Technologies' current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 22.23. The Waste Management industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. CHAR Technologies' value of 1.06 is 31.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #184 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' Current Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #184 out of 246 companies for Current Ratio. This places CHAR Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. CHAR Technologies' value of 1.06 is 31.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CHAR Technologies' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 22.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.54, CHAR Technologies has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Current Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.54, based on 246 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. CHAR Technologies's current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 31.2% 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 Waste Management industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 31.2% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.54. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current Current Ratio is 1.06 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
Current Ratio: 1.06 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.20 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.2% below the Waste Management median (#184 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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