ELCO (Elcom International) Current Ratio: 0.53 (As of Jun. 2008)


What is Elcom International Current Ratio?

Elcom International ELCO Current Ratio is 0.53 as of Jun. 2008.

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. Elcom International's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was 0.53.

Elcom International has a current ratio of 0.53. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Elcom International 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 Elcom International's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ELCO's Current Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 1.81
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Current Ratio only.

Elcom International  (OTCPK:ELCO) 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.


Elcom International Current Ratio Related Terms


Elcom International Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elcom International'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.

Elcom International Current Ratio Chart

Elcom International Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.20 1.15 0.52 0.65

Elcom International Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.56 0.65 0.53 0.53

ELCO vs BVSN, CLCI, DUOT: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Elcom International'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.


Elcom International Current Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Elcom International's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elcom International's Current Ratio falls into.



Elcom International 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.

Elcom International's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2007 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2007 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2007 )
=3.166/4.858
=0.65

Elcom International's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Jun. 2008 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Jun. 2008 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Jun. 2008 )
=2.56/4.837
=0.53

* 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 0.53 mean?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a Current Ratio of 0.53 as of Jun. 2008.
Is Elcom International's Current Ratio too high?
Elcom International's current Current Ratio is 0.53. The Software industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Elcom International's value of 0.53 is 70.7% below this industry median.
How does Elcom International's Current Ratio compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's Current Ratio of 0.53 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Elcom International's value of 0.53 is 70.7% 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 Software company?
The median Current Ratio among Software companies is 1.81, based on 2,865 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. Elcom International's current Current Ratio of 0.53 is 70.7% 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 Software industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elcom International's current Current Ratio is 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcom International stock overvalued right now?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a current Current Ratio of 0.53. The current Current Ratio is 0.53 and 70.7% below the Software industry median of 1.81. 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 Elcom International (ELCO), the current Current Ratio is 0.53 as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Elcom International Business Description

Address 300 Granite Street, Suite 412, Braintree, MA, USA, 02184
Elcom International Inc develops and licenses proprietary software systems that enable users to buy and sell merchandise through computer networks. The company's Personal Electronic Commerce Online System is software that enables clients to automate procurement functions, such as pricing, invoicing, and payment. In addition, users can create electronic marketplaces to conduct online transactions with both suppliers and distributors. PECOS is offered as both licensed software and as a hosted application.