SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) Current Ratio: 1.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


STU:JEP SalMar ASA STU:JEP
94 GF Score
Price €40.54
GF Value €56.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SalMar ASA Current Ratio?

SalMar ASA STU:JEP -1.03% 94 Current Ratio is 1.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates STU:JEP with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,985 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks worse than 57.58% 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. SalMar ASA's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.

SalMar ASA has a current ratio of 1.52. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

STU:JEP' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 1.97   Max: 2.54
Current: 1.52

During the past 13 years, SalMar ASA's highest Current Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 1.97.

STU:JEP's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
57.58% of 1985 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73 vs STU:JEP: 1.52

SalMar ASA  (STU:JEP) 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.


SalMar ASA Current Ratio Related Terms


SalMar ASA Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SalMar ASA'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.

SalMar ASA Current Ratio Chart

SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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SalMar ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:JEP vs ADM, BG, TSN: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar ASA'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.


SalMar ASA Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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SalMar ASA 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.

SalMar ASA'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 )
=1584.314/773.99
=2.05

SalMar ASA'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 )
=1591.705/1045.852
=1.52

* 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 1.52 mean?
SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) has a Current Ratio of 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, SalMar ASA's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1143 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is SalMar ASA's Current Ratio too high?
SalMar ASA's current Current Ratio of 1.52 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 2.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. SalMar ASA's value of 1.52 is 12.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1143 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's Current Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1143 out of 1985 companies for Current Ratio. This places SalMar ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. SalMar ASA's value of 1.52 is 12.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SalMar ASA's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.73, SalMar ASA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,985 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. SalMar ASA's current Current Ratio of 1.52 is 12.1% 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 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. SalMar ASA's current Current Ratio is 1.52, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.77, compared to a current price of €40.54 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.52, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 12.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. SalMar ASA'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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEP), the current Current Ratio is 1.52 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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.54 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.77. GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:JEP:

  • Current Ratio: 1.52 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: €56.77 vs. price of €40.54 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1143 of 1985)

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


SalMar ASA Business Description

Address Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, 7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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