Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) Current Ratio: 1.47 (As of May. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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TSE:4361 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4361
75 GF Score
Price 円1,524.00
GF Value 円1,431.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Current Ratio?

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co TSE:4361 -0.20% 75 Current Ratio is 1.47 as of May. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4361 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,431.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks worse than 65.88% 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. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.47.

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co has a current ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4361' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.29   Max: 1.61
Current: 1.47

During the past 13 years, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.29.

TSE:4361's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
65.88% of 1606 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs TSE:4361: 1.47

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4361) 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.


Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Current Ratio Related Terms


Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Current Ratio Chart

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.19 1.33 1.26 1.30 1.49

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.30 1.29 1.49 1.47

TSE:4361 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.


Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio falls into.


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Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Nov. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Nov. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Nov. 2025 )
=6371.55/4276.334
=1.49

Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: May. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: May. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: May. 2026 )
=6485.519/4419.549
=1.47

* 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 1.47 mean?
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) has a Current Ratio of 1.47 as of May. 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #1058 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio too high?
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current Current Ratio of 1.47 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 1.61. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 1.47 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #1058 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #1058 out of 1606 companies for Current Ratio. This places Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 1.47 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,606 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. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current Current Ratio of 1.47 is 22.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current Current Ratio is 1.47, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,431.00, compared to a current price of 円1,524.00 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.47, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 22.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361), the current Current Ratio is 1.47 as of May. 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,524.00 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,431.00. GuruFocus considers Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4361:

  • Current Ratio: 1.47 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,431.00 vs. price of 円1,524.00 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% below the Chemicals median (#1058 of 1606)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4361 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address Yamada Building, 8-4, Uchikanda 2-chome, Chiyodaku, Tokyo, JPN, 332-0004
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Ltd is the Japanese manufacturer of organic-rubber chemical products. The company's product offering includes organic rubber chemicals, resin chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, agricultural chemical intermediates, pigment intermediates, pharmaceutical agents for the environment, photographic chemicals and lubricant additives.
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