Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +2.88%59 Current Ratio is 0.98 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 88.89% 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. Macfarlane Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.98.
Macfarlane Group has a current ratio of 0.98. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Macfarlane Group 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 Macfarlane Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest Current Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.12.
LSE:MACF's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 88.89% of 396
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs LSE:MACF: 0.98
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Current Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Current Ratio of 0.98 as of Dec. 2025. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #352 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Current Ratio too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Current Ratio of 0.98 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.22. The Packaging & Containers industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.98 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #352 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Current Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #352 out of 396 companies for Current Ratio. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Macfarlane Group's value of 0.98 is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Macfarlane Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Current Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.72, based on 396 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. Macfarlane Group's current Current Ratio of 0.98 is 43% 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Current Ratio is 0.98, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.98, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 43% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.72. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Current Ratio is 0.98 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Current Ratio: 0.98 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.68 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Packaging & Containers median (#352 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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