Ashmore GroupLSE:ASHM +0.46%79 Current Ratio is 4.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks better than 62.15% 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. Ashmore Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.97.
Ashmore Group has a current ratio of 4.97. 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 Ashmore Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASHM'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 6.2 Max: 10.95
Current: 4.97
During the past 13 years, Ashmore Group's highest Current Ratio was 10.95. The lowest was 3.80. And the median was 6.20.
LSE:ASHM's Current Ratio is ranked better than 62.15% of 708
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs LSE:ASHM: 4.97
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) 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.
Ashmore Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Ashmore Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore 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.
LSE:ASHM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore 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.
Ashmore Group Current Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore 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.
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) has a Current Ratio of 4.97 as of Dec. 2025. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.20. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.80 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #268 out of 708 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Ashmore Group's Current Ratio too high?
Ashmore Group's current Current Ratio of 4.97 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 10.95. The Asset Management industry median Current Ratio is 3.02. Ashmore Group's value of 4.97 is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #268 out of 708 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Current Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #268 out of 708 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Ashmore Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 3.02. Ashmore Group's value of 4.97 is 64.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.80 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.20 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Ashmore Group 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 3.02, based on 708 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. Ashmore Group's current Current Ratio of 4.97 is 64.8% 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 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current Current Ratio is 4.97, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.97, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.20 and 64.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.02. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM), the current Current Ratio is 4.97 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASHM:
Current Ratio: 4.97 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.20)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.95 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% above the Asset Management median (#268 of 708)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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