Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) Current Ratio: 1.05 (As of Jan. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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STU:LAY3 Lai Sun Development Co Ltd STU:LAY3
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What is Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio?

Lai Sun Development Co STU:LAY3 -6.02% 34 Current Ratio is 1.05 as of Jan. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates STU:LAY3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,797 Real Estate companies, Lai Sun Development Co ranks worse than 74.57% 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. Lai Sun Development Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.05.

Lai Sun Development Co has a current ratio of 1.05. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LAY3' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.66   Max: 4
Current: 1.05

During the past 13 years, Lai Sun Development Co's highest Current Ratio was 4.00. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.66.

STU:LAY3's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
74.57% of 1797 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs STU:LAY3: 1.05

Lai Sun Development Co  (STU:LAY3) 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.


Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio Related Terms


Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development 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.

Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio Chart

Lai Sun Development Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Current Ratio
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Lai Sun Development Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development 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.


Lai Sun Development Co Current Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio falls into.


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Lai Sun Development Co 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.

Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Jul. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Jul. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Jul. 2025 )
=1517.093/2009.072
=0.76

Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=1809.846/1723.67
=1.05

* 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 1.05 mean?
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a Current Ratio of 1.05 as of Jan. 2026. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1340 out of 1797 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Current Ratio of 1.05 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 4.00. The Real Estate industry median Current Ratio is 1.68. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 1.05 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1340 out of 1797 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Current Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #1340 out of 1797 companies for Current Ratio. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.68. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 1.05 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lai Sun Development Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Lai Sun Development Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Current Ratio among Real Estate companies is 1.68, based on 1,797 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. Lai Sun Development Co's current Current Ratio of 1.05 is 37.5% 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 Real Estate industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Development Co's current Current Ratio is 1.05, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a current Current Ratio of 1.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.05, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 37.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 1.68. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3), the current Current Ratio is 1.05 as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.

Key valuation signals for STU:LAY3:

  • Current Ratio: 1.05 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.66)
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.06 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% below the Real Estate median (#1340 of 1797)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LAY3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lai Sun Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00488:Hong KongLAY3:Germany
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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