DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Current Ratio: 3.51 (As of Sep. 2025) — 55% Below Median


LSE:DSW DSW Capital PLC LSE:DSW
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GF Value £1.33
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What is DSW Capital Current Ratio?

DSW Capital LSE:DSW 75 Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Sep. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 7.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 80.42% 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. DSW Capital's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.51.

DSW Capital has a current ratio of 3.51. 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 DSW Capital's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:DSW' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 7.73   Max: 10.36
Current: 3.51

During the past 7 years, DSW Capital's highest Current Ratio was 10.36. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 7.73.

LSE:DSW's Current Ratio is ranked better than
80.42% of 1093 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs LSE:DSW: 3.51

DSW Capital  (LSE:DSW) 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.


DSW Capital Current Ratio Related Terms


DSW Capital Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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.

DSW Capital Current Ratio Chart

DSW Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.34 9.54 8.36 7.09 3.00

DSW Capital Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.98 7.09 8.79 3.00 3.51

LSE:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.


DSW Capital Current Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DSW Capital 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.

DSW Capital's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Mar. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Mar. 2025 )
=5.689/1.897
=3.00

DSW Capital's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=4.746/1.351
=3.51

* 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 3.51 mean?
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a Current Ratio of 3.51 as of Sep. 2025. This is 55% below median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, DSW Capital's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 10.36. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #214 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is DSW Capital's Current Ratio too high?
DSW Capital's current Current Ratio of 3.51 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 10.36. The Business Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. DSW Capital's value of 3.51 is 93.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #214 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's Current Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #214 out of 1093 companies for Current Ratio. This places DSW Capital in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. DSW Capital's value of 3.51 is 93.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DSW Capital's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 10.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 1.81, DSW Capital 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 Business Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.81, based on 1,093 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. DSW Capital's current Current Ratio of 3.51 is 93.9% 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 Business Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £0.43 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 93.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.81. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Sep. 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.43 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33. GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:

  • Current Ratio: 3.51 (55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73)
  • GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £0.43 (68% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.9% above the Business Services median (#214 of 1093)

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


DSW Capital Business Description

Address 7400 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, GBR, WA4 4BS
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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