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Maruzen CHI Holdings CoTSE:3159 -0.55%64 Current Ratio is 1.68 as of Jan. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:3159 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円380.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks better than 53.46% 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.68.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has a current ratio of 1.68. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3159'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 1.51 Max: 1.73
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.73. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.51.
TSE:3159's Current Ratio is ranked better than 53.46% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.58
vs TSE:3159: 1.67
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
TSE:3159 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Maruzen CHI Holdings 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Current Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruzen CHI Holdings 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) has a Current Ratio of 1.68 as of Jan. 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #525 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Current Ratio too high?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Current Ratio of 1.68 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 1.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 1.68 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #525 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Current Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #525 out of 1128 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Maruzen CHI Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 1.68 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Maruzen CHI Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.58, based on 1,128 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Current Ratio of 1.68 is 6.3% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Current Ratio is 1.68, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円380.09, compared to a current price of 円362.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.68, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 6.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.58. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159), the current Current Ratio is 1.68 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円362.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円380.09.
GuruFocus considers Maruzen CHI Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3159:
Current Ratio: 1.68 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: 円380.09 vs. price of 円362.00 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#525 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of books and magazines and academic information. The company also undertakes library management consignment work and administrative agency of educational facilities such as libraries, design and supervision of construction work, the publishing business of books, and magazine.
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