Presco (NSA:PRESCO) Current Ratio: 2.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Above Median


NSA:PRESCO Presco PLC NSA:PRESCO
94 GF Score
Price ₦2,300.00
GF Value ₦1,209.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Presco Current Ratio?

Presco NSA:PRESCO 94 Current Ratio is 2.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates NSA:PRESCO with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦1,209.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,991 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Presco ranks better than 69.31% 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. Presco's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62.

Presco has a current ratio of 2.62. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Presco's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:PRESCO' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.41   Max: 4.17
Current: 2.62

During the past 13 years, Presco's highest Current Ratio was 4.17. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.41.

NSA:PRESCO's Current Ratio is ranked better than
69.31% of 1991 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73 vs NSA:PRESCO: 2.62

Presco  (NSA:PRESCO) 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.


Presco Current Ratio Related Terms


Presco Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Presco'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.

Presco Current Ratio Chart

Presco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 1.24 1.91 0.96 4.17

Presco Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.30 1.37 1.25 4.17 2.62

NSA:PRESCO vs ADM, BG, TSN: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Presco'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.


Presco Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Presco's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Presco 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.

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

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=479975.21/115026.631
=4.17

Presco's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=353046.624/134930.823
=2.62

* 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 2.62 mean?
Presco (NSA:PRESCO) has a Current Ratio of 2.62 as of Mar. 2026. This is 86% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Presco's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Presco ranks #611 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Presco's Current Ratio too high?
Presco's current Current Ratio of 2.62 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Presco's value of 2.62 is 51.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Presco ranks #611 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Presco has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Presco's Current Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Presco ranks #611 out of 1991 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Presco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Presco's value of 2.62 is 51.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Presco's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Presco 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,991 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. Presco's current Current Ratio of 2.62 is 51.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Presco's current Current Ratio is 2.62, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Presco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Presco (NSA:PRESCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦1,209.01, compared to a current price of ₦2,300.00 — trading 90.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.62, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 51.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Presco's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Presco (NSA:PRESCO), the current Current Ratio is 2.62 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 Presco (NSA:PRESCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Presco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦2,300.00 is trading 90.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦1,209.01. GuruFocus considers Presco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:PRESCO:

  • Current Ratio: 2.62 (86% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: ₦1,209.01 vs. price of ₦2,300.00 (90.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#611 of 1991)

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


Presco Business Description

Address Km 22, Benin-Sapele Road, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Obaretin Estate, Benin City, Edo State, NGA
Presco PLC is engaged in the development of oil palm plantations, palm oil milling, palm kernel processing, and vegetable oil refining. The company's products are crude palm oil, refined bleached and deodorised palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin, palm fatty acid distillate, palm kernel oil (crude and refined), and palm kernel cake. The company operates a single, vertically integrated palm oil business encompassing plantation management, harvesting of fresh fruit bunches, milling of crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, and refining into finished palm based and derivative products. It generates revenue from the sale of crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm kernel cake, refined bleached deodorised olein, refined bleached deodorised stearin, and other palm based derivative products.
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