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Starts PublishingTSE:7849 -0.43%86 Current Ratio is 5.55 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,953.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Media - Diversified companies, Starts Publishing ranks better than 90.18% 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. Starts Publishing's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.55.
Starts Publishing has a current ratio of 5.55. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.71 Med: 5.27 Max: 6.4
Current: 5.47
During the past 13 years, Starts Publishing's highest Current Ratio was 6.40. The lowest was 3.71. And the median was 5.27.
TSE:7849's Current Ratio is ranked better than 90.18% of 1028
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs TSE:7849: 5.47
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) 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.
Starts Publishing Current Ratio Related Terms
Starts Publishing Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Current Ratio of 5.55 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.71 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #101 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Starts Publishing's Current Ratio too high?
Starts Publishing's current Current Ratio of 5.55 is near median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 6.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Starts Publishing's value of 5.55 is 253.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #101 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #101 out of 1028 companies for Current Ratio. This places Starts Publishing in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Starts Publishing's value of 5.55 is 253.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Starts Publishing's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.71 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Starts Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,028 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. Starts Publishing's current Current Ratio of 5.55 is 253.5% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current Current Ratio is 5.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,953.56, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 5.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 253.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Current Ratio is 5.55 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,953.56.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
Current Ratio: 5.55 (near median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: 円3,953.56 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 253.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#101 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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