Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) Current Ratio: 0.90 (As of Dec. 2012)


What is Want AB Current Ratio?

Want AB OSTO:TOWO Current Ratio is 0.90 as of Dec. 2012.

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. Want AB's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was 0.90.

Want AB has a current ratio of 0.90. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Want AB 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 Want AB's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

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Want AB  (OSTO:TOWO) 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.

Want AB Current Ratio Related Terms

Want AB Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Want AB'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.

Want AB Current Ratio Chart

Want AB Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Current Ratio
2.33 1.39 0.86 1.59 0.90

Want AB Quarterly Data
Mar09 Jun09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12
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 1.59 1.30 0.94 0.69 0.90

Want AB Current Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the subindustry, Want AB'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.

Want AB Current Ratio vs Industry

For the industry and sector, Want AB's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


Want AB 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.

Want AB's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2012 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2012 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2012 )
=1.247/1.384
=0.90

Want AB's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2012 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2012 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2012 )
=1.247/1.384
=0.90

* 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 0.90 mean?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a Current Ratio of 0.90 as of Dec. 2012.
Is Want AB's Current Ratio too high?
Want AB's current Current Ratio is 0.90.
How does Want AB's Current Ratio compare to competitors?
Want AB's Current Ratio is 0.90. 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 company?
A good Current Ratio depends on the industry context. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Want AB's current Current Ratio is 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want AB stock overvalued right now?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a current Current Ratio of 0.90. The current Current Ratio is 0.90. 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 Want AB (OSTO:TOWO), the current Current Ratio is 0.90 as of Dec. 2012. 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.