Marks & Spencer GroupHAM:MA6 -0.46%83 Current Ratio is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates HAM:MA6 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.77. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks & Spencer Group ranks worse than 83.58% 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
Marks & Spencer Group has a current ratio of 0.86. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Marks & Spencer Group 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 Marks & Spencer Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:MA6'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.77 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Marks & Spencer Group's highest Current Ratio was 0.92. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.77.
HAM:MA6's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 83.58% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs HAM:MA6: 0.86
Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer Group'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 Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group Current Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) has a Current Ratio of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #942 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Current Ratio too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Current Ratio of 0.86 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 0.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 0.86 is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #942 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Current Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #942 out of 1127 companies for Current Ratio. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 0.86 is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Marks & Spencer Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.57, based on 1,127 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current Current Ratio of 0.86 is 45.2% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks & Spencer Group's current Current Ratio is 0.86, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) has a current Current Ratio of 0.86. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.77, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.86, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 45.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.57. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6), the current Current Ratio is 0.86 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 Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.77.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MA6:
Current Ratio: 0.86 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: €4.77 vs. price of €4.36 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#942 of 1127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MA6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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