Swang Chai Chuan (HKSE:02321) Current Ratio: 2.91 (As of Dec. 2025) — 32% Above Median

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HKSE:02321 Swang Chai Chuan Ltd HKSE:02321
66 GF Score
Price HK$0.49
GF Value HK$0.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Swang Chai Chuan Current Ratio?

Swang Chai Chuan HKSE:02321 -1.01% 66 Current Ratio is 2.91 as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02321 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Swang Chai Chuan ranks better than 81.61% 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. Swang Chai Chuan's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.91.

Swang Chai Chuan has a current ratio of 2.91. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02321' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69   Med: 2.21   Max: 3.01
Current: 2.91

During the past 7 years, Swang Chai Chuan's highest Current Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 2.21.

HKSE:02321's Current Ratio is ranked better than
81.61% of 310 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.315 vs HKSE:02321: 2.91

Swang Chai Chuan  (HKSE:02321) 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.


Swang Chai Chuan Current Ratio Related Terms


Swang Chai Chuan Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swang Chai Chuan'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.

Swang Chai Chuan Current Ratio Chart

Swang Chai Chuan Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.99 2.21 3.01 2.93 2.91

Swang Chai Chuan Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.01 3.09 2.93 2.69 2.91

HKSE:02321 vs KR: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Swang Chai Chuan'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.


Swang Chai Chuan Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio falls into.


HKSE:02321
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Swang Chai Chuan 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.

Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=707.822/243.306
=2.91

Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=707.822/243.306
=2.91

* 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 2.91 mean?
Swang Chai Chuan (HKSE:02321) has a Current Ratio of 2.91 as of Dec. 2025. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Swang Chai Chuan ranks #57 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio too high?
Swang Chai Chuan's current Current Ratio of 2.91 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 3.01. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Swang Chai Chuan's value of 2.91 is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swang Chai Chuan ranks #57 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swang Chai Chuan has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swang Chai Chuan's Current Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Swang Chai Chuan ranks #57 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This places Swang Chai Chuan in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Swang Chai Chuan's value of 2.91 is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Swang Chai Chuan's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Swang Chai Chuan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.32, based on 310 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. Swang Chai Chuan's current Current Ratio of 2.91 is 121.3% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swang Chai Chuan's current Current Ratio is 2.91, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swang Chai Chuan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swang Chai Chuan (HKSE:02321) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.91, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 121.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. Swang Chai Chuan's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Swang Chai Chuan (HKSE:02321), the current Current Ratio is 2.91 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 Swang Chai Chuan (HKSE:02321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swang Chai Chuan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44. GuruFocus considers Swang Chai Chuan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02321:

  • Current Ratio: 2.91 (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.49 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#57 of 310)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Swang Chai Chuan Business Description

Address Kawasan Perindustrian Semambu, Lot 147-A, Kuantan, PHG, MYS, 25350
Swang Chai Chuan Ltd is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in distribution and sales of food and beverages (F&B) and provision of logistics, warehousing and other services in Malaysia. The company has one reportable segment. The company's brands are CED, Mega Food, Mega Fresh, Sayangku, and Snow Cat.
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