National FertilizersNSE:NFL -1.98%72 Current Ratio is 1.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹300.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Agriculture companies, National Fertilizers ranks worse than 81.15% 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. National Fertilizers's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01.
National Fertilizers has a current ratio of 1.01. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Fertilizers's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NFL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.16
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, National Fertilizers's highest Current Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.04.
NSE:NFL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 81.15% of 260
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs NSE:NFL: 1.01
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) 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.
National Fertilizers Current Ratio Related Terms
National Fertilizers Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Fertilizers'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.
NSE:NFL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, National Fertilizers'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.
National Fertilizers Current Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, National Fertilizers's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Fertilizers'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.
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a Current Ratio of 1.01 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, National Fertilizers' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #211 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is National Fertilizers' Current Ratio too high?
National Fertilizers' current Current Ratio of 1.01 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.16. The Agriculture industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. National Fertilizers' value of 1.01 is 35.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #211 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' Current Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #211 out of 260 companies for Current Ratio. This places National Fertilizers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. National Fertilizers' value of 1.01 is 35.3% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fertilizers' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.56, National Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Current Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.56, based on 260 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. National Fertilizers's current Current Ratio of 1.01 is 35.3% 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 Agriculture industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fertilizers's current Current Ratio is 1.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹300.43, compared to a current price of ₹75.18 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 35.3% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.56. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current Current Ratio is 1.01 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹75.18 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹300.43.
GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:
Current Ratio: 1.01 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: ₹300.43 vs. price of ₹75.18 (75% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the Agriculture median (#211 of 260)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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