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New Media LabHKSE:01284 -3.03%61 Current Ratio is 5.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 3.70. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01284 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, New Media Lab ranks better than 91.23% 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. New Media Lab's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.80.
New Media Lab has a current ratio of 5.80. 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 New Media Lab's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01284'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 3.7 Max: 5.88
Current: 5.8
During the past 6 years, New Media Lab's highest Current Ratio was 5.88. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 3.70.
HKSE:01284's Current Ratio is ranked better than 91.23% of 1026
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.58
vs HKSE:01284: 5.80
New Media Lab (HKSE:01284) 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.
New Media Lab Current Ratio Related Terms
New Media Lab Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Media Lab'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.
HKSE:01284 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, New Media Lab'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.
New Media Lab Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New Media Lab's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Media Lab'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.
New Media Lab (HKSE:01284) has a Current Ratio of 5.80 as of Dec. 2025. This is 57% above median its historical median of 3.70. Over the past decade, New Media Lab's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, New Media Lab ranks #90 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is New Media Lab's Current Ratio too high?
New Media Lab's current Current Ratio of 5.80 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 5.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. New Media Lab's value of 5.80 is 267.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Media Lab ranks #90 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Media Lab has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Media Lab's Current Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New Media Lab ranks #90 out of 1026 companies for Current Ratio. This places New Media Lab in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. New Media Lab's value of 5.80 is 267.1% above this benchmark. Historically, New Media Lab's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.70 vs. the industry median of 1.58, New Media Lab 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.58, based on 1,026 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. New Media Lab's current Current Ratio of 5.80 is 267.1% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Media Lab's current Current Ratio is 5.80, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Media Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Media Lab (HKSE:01284) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.27, compared to a current price of HK$0.48 — trading 77.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 5.80, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.70 and 267.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.58. New Media Lab's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 New Media Lab (HKSE:01284), the current Current Ratio is 5.80 as of Dec. 2025. 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 New Media Lab (HKSE:01284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Media Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.48 is trading 77.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.27.
GuruFocus considers New Media Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01284:
Current Ratio: 5.80 (57% above median its 10-year median of 3.70)
GF Value™: HK$0.27 vs. price of HK$0.48 (77.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 267.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#90 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Media Lab Ltd is a digital media company, providing integrated advertising solutions to advertisers ranging from multi-national brand owners, and advertising agencies to SMEs through its Digital Media Platforms. The company produces and distributes content on diverse areas of interest under its different and popular media brands.
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