450 (LSE:450) Current Ratio: 21.41 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Below Median


What is 450 Current Ratio?

450 LSE:450 Current Ratio is 21.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 35.47. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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. 450's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.41.

450 has a current ratio of 21.41. 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 450's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:450' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 35.47   Max: 100.54
Current: 21.41

During the past 8 years, 450's highest Current Ratio was 100.54. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 35.47.

LSE:450's Current Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 3.01 vs LSE:450: 21.41

450  (LSE:450) 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.


450 Current Ratio Related Terms


450 Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 450'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.

450 Current Ratio Chart

450 Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 57.70 69.59 37.87 31.25 13.50

450 Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.95 31.25 0.00 13.50 21.41

LSE:450 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, 450'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.


450 Current Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, 450's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 450's Current Ratio falls into.



450 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.

450's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Jun. 2025 )
=3.145/0.233
=13.50

450'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 )
=2.698/0.126
=21.41

* 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 21.41 mean?
450 (LSE:450) has a Current Ratio of 21.41 as of Dec. 2025. This is 40% below median its historical median of 35.47. Over the past decade, 450's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 100.54.
Is 450's Current Ratio too high?
450's current Current Ratio of 21.41 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 35.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 100.54. The Asset Management industry median Current Ratio is 3.01. 450's value of 21.41 is 611.3% above this industry median.
How does 450's Current Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
450's Current Ratio of 21.41 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 3.01. 450's value of 21.41 is 611.3% above this benchmark. Historically, 450's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 100.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.47 vs. the industry median of 3.01, 450 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Current Ratio among Asset Management companies is 3.01, based on 705 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. 450's current Current Ratio of 21.41 is 611.3% 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 Asset Management industry, the median Current Ratio is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 450's current Current Ratio is 21.41, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 35.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 450 stock overvalued right now?
450 (LSE:450) has a current Current Ratio of 21.41. The current Current Ratio is 21.41, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 35.47 and 611.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.01. 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 450 (LSE:450), the current Current Ratio is 21.41 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.

450 Business Description

Address 11 Buckingham Street, London, GBR, WC2N 6DF
450 PLC operates as an investment company focused on creating value for investors through acquisition-led strategies. It targets investment opportunities within the traditional and digital creative industries, including content, media, and technology sectors as well as considering opportunities in e-commerce and retail. The company seeks to acquire controlling or noncontrolling stakes in businesses across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America, investing in both public and private companies. Its revenue generation comes from capital appreciation of these investments.