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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. Central Pharmaceuticals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
Central Pharmaceuticals has a current ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:CENTRALPHL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.34 Max: 3.78
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Central Pharmaceuticals's highest Current Ratio was 3.78. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.34.
DHA:CENTRALPHL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 81.48% of 999
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2
vs DHA:CENTRALPHL: 1.06
Central Pharmaceuticals (DHA:CENTRALPHL) 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.
Central Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio Related Terms
Central Pharmaceuticals 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.
DHA:CENTRALPHL vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Central Pharmaceuticals'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.
Central Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Central Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Pharmaceuticals'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.
Central Pharmaceuticals (DHA:CENTRALPHL) has a Current Ratio of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Central Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Pharmaceuticals ranks #814 out of 999 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Central Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio too high?
Central Pharmaceuticals' current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 3.78. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Central Pharmaceuticals' value of 1.06 is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Pharmaceuticals ranks #814 out of 999 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Central Pharmaceuticals ranks #814 out of 999 companies for Current Ratio. This places Central Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Central Pharmaceuticals' value of 1.06 is 47% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Pharmaceuticals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Central Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Current Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.00, based on 999 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. Central Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 47% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Pharmaceuticals (DHA:CENTRALPHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT12.04, compared to a current price of BDT10.90 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 47% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Central Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Central Pharmaceuticals (DHA:CENTRALPHL), 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 Central Pharmaceuticals (DHA:CENTRALPHL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT10.90 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT12.04.
GuruFocus considers Central Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:CENTRALPHL:
Current Ratio: 1.06 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: BDT12.04 vs. price of BDT10.90 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#814 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:CENTRALPHL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of medicines in Bangladesh. The company manufactures finished pharmaceutical formulations, including tablets, capsules, liquids, ointments, and injectables, covering therapeutic areas such as anti-infectives, cardiovascular treatments, pain management, and gastrointestinal remedies. It conducts production and sales exclusively in the domestic market through its own facilities and distribution network. The company generates revenue from the sales of its pharmaceutical preparations.
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