Montauk RenewablesJSE:MKR -4.90%67 Current Ratio is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates JSE:MKR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R70.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Montauk Renewables ranks worse than 89.47% 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. Montauk Renewables's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.
Montauk Renewables has a current ratio of 0.85. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Montauk Renewables 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 Montauk Renewables's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MKR'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.71 Max: 4.4
Current: 0.85
During the past 8 years, Montauk Renewables's highest Current Ratio was 4.40. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.71.
JSE:MKR's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 89.47% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs JSE:MKR: 0.85
Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) 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.
Montauk Renewables Current Ratio Related Terms
Montauk Renewables Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Montauk Renewables'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.
JSE:MKR vs CMT, HDSN, FF: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Montauk Renewables'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.
Montauk Renewables Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Montauk Renewables's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Montauk Renewables'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.
Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) has a Current Ratio of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Montauk Renewables' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Montauk Renewables ranks #1436 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Montauk Renewables' Current Ratio too high?
Montauk Renewables' current Current Ratio of 0.85 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 4.40. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Montauk Renewables' value of 0.85 is 55% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Montauk Renewables ranks #1436 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Montauk Renewables has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montauk Renewables' Current Ratio compare to CMT and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Montauk Renewables ranks #1436 out of 1605 companies for Current Ratio. This places Montauk Renewables in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Montauk Renewables' value of 0.85 is 55% below this benchmark. Historically, Montauk Renewables' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 4.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Montauk Renewables 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 Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,605 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. Montauk Renewables's current Current Ratio of 0.85 is 55% 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 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. Montauk Renewables's current Current Ratio is 0.85, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montauk Renewables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R70.34, compared to a current price of R26.02 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.85, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 55% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Montauk Renewables' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR), the current Current Ratio is 0.85 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 Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montauk Renewables stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R26.02 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of R70.34.
GuruFocus considers Montauk Renewables to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MKR:
Current Ratio: 0.85 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: R70.34 vs. price of R26.02 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55% below the Chemicals median (#1436 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Montauk Renewables Inc is a renewable energy company. It specializes in the recovery and processing of biogas from landfills and other non-fossil fuel sources for beneficial use as a replacement for fossil fuels. The firm develops, owns, and operates RNG projects that supply renewable fuel into the transportation and electrical power sectors. Montauk operates in two segments namely Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Electricity Generation. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Renewable Natural Gas segment.
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