Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 -3.04%79 Current Ratio is 1.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,683.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks worse than 55.68% 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. Ajinomoto Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57.
Ajinomoto Co has a current ratio of 1.57. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2802'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 1.8 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, Ajinomoto Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 1.80.
TSE:2802's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 55.68% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs TSE:2802: 1.57
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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.
Ajinomoto Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a Current Ratio of 1.57 as of Mar. 2026. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1107 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Current Ratio too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Current Ratio of 1.57 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 2.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Ajinomoto Co's value of 1.57 is 9.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1107 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Current Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1107 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Ajinomoto Co's value of 1.57 is 9.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Ajinomoto 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Current Ratio of 1.57 is 9.2% 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Current Ratio is 1.57, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,683.18, compared to a current price of 円5,480.00 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.57, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 9.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current Current Ratio is 1.57 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,480.00 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,683.18.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
Current Ratio: 1.57 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: 円3,683.18 vs. price of 円5,480.00 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1107 of 1988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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