S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -0.67%66 Current Ratio is 2.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 71.87% 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. S Chand and Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.63.
S Chand and Co has a current ratio of 2.63. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 1.98 Max: 2.77
Current: 2.63
During the past 13 years, S Chand and Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.98.
NSE:SCHAND's Current Ratio is ranked better than 71.87% of 1031
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs NSE:SCHAND: 2.63
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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.
S Chand and Co Current Ratio Related Terms
S Chand and Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Current Ratio of 2.63 as of Mar. 2026. This is 33% above median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #290 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is S Chand and Co's Current Ratio too high?
S Chand and Co's current Current Ratio of 2.63 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 2.77. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. S Chand and Co's value of 2.63 is 67.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #290 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #290 out of 1031 companies for Current Ratio. This puts S Chand and Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. S Chand and Co's value of 2.63 is 67.5% above this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 1.57, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,031 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. S Chand and Co's current Current Ratio of 2.63 is 67.5% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Current Ratio is 2.63, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.73, compared to a current price of ₹151.04 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.63, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 67.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Current Ratio is 2.63 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹151.04 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.73.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Current Ratio: 2.63 (33% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: ₹266.73 vs. price of ₹151.04 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#290 of 1031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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