Malu Paper MillsNSE:MALUPAPER -1.14%59 Current Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:MALUPAPER with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹48.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Forest Products companies, Malu Paper Mills ranks worse than 92.73% 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. Malu Paper Mills's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
Malu Paper Mills has a current ratio of 0.47. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Malu Paper Mills 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 Malu Paper Mills's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MALUPAPER'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, Malu Paper Mills's highest Current Ratio was 0.64. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.57.
NSE:MALUPAPER's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 92.73% of 289
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs NSE:MALUPAPER: 0.47
Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) 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.
Malu Paper Mills Current Ratio Related Terms
Malu Paper Mills Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malu Paper Mills'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.
Malu Paper Mills Current Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Malu Paper Mills'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.
Malu Paper Mills Current Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Malu Paper Mills's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malu Paper Mills'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.
Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) has a Current Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Malu Paper Mills' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #268 out of 289 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Malu Paper Mills' Current Ratio too high?
Malu Paper Mills' current Current Ratio of 0.47 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.64. The Forest Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Malu Paper Mills' value of 0.47 is 69.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #268 out of 289 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malu Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malu Paper Mills' Current Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #268 out of 289 companies for Current Ratio. This places Malu Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Malu Paper Mills' value of 0.47 is 69.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Malu Paper Mills' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Malu Paper Mills 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 Forest Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Forest Products companies is 1.52, based on 289 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. Malu Paper Mills's current Current Ratio of 0.47 is 69.1% 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 Forest Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malu Paper Mills's current Current Ratio is 0.47, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malu Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹48.84, compared to a current price of ₹31.30 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.47, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 69.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 1.52. Malu Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER), the current Current Ratio is 0.47 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹31.30 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹48.84.
GuruFocus considers Malu Paper Mills to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MALUPAPER:
Current Ratio: 0.47 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: ₹48.84 vs. price of ₹31.30 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% below the Forest Products median (#268 of 289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MALUPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malu Paper Mills Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the Manufacturing of Pulp & Paper. Its main products consist of Kraft Papers, Writing & Printing and Newsprint papers. It operates through one segment and generates revenue from the same. The company's manufacturing plants are located in Saoner Taluka of Nagpur District.
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