Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.85%50 Current Ratio is 8.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 94.42% 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. Ascent Industries Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.69.
Ascent Industries Co has a current ratio of 8.69. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84 Med: 3.58 Max: 8.69
Current: 8.69
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Current Ratio was 8.69. The lowest was 2.84. And the median was 3.58.
FRA:SY4's Current Ratio is ranked better than 94.42% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs FRA:SY4: 8.69
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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.
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Current Ratio of 8.69 as of Mar. 2026. This is 143% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 8.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #90 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Current Ratio too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Current Ratio of 8.69 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 8.69. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Ascent Industries Co's value of 8.69 is 359.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #90 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Current Ratio compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #90 out of 1614 companies for Current Ratio. This places Ascent Industries Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Ascent Industries Co's value of 8.69 is 359.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 8.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Ascent Industries Co 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 1,614 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Current Ratio of 8.69 is 359.8% 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Current Ratio is 8.69, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 8.69, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 359.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Current Ratio is 8.69 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Current Ratio: 8.69 (143% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 359.8% above the Chemicals median (#90 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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