Belc CoTSE:9974 +2.51%92 Current Ratio is 0.84 as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,003.55 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks worse than 79.35% 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. Belc Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.84.
Belc Co has a current ratio of 0.84. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Belc Co has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.73 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Belc Co's highest Current Ratio was 0.85. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.73.
TSE:9974's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 79.35% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs TSE:9974: 0.84
Belc Co (TSE:9974) 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.
Belc Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Belc Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc 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.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a Current Ratio of 0.84 as of Feb. 2026. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Belc Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #246 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Belc Co's Current Ratio too high?
Belc Co's current Current Ratio of 0.84 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 0.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Belc Co's value of 0.84 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #246 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's Current Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #246 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This places Belc Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Belc Co's value of 0.84 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Belc 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.32, based on 310 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. Belc Co's current Current Ratio of 0.84 is 36.4% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current Current Ratio is 0.84, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,003.55, compared to a current price of 円6,540.00 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.84, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 36.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current Current Ratio is 0.84 as of Feb. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,540.00 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,003.55.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
Current Ratio: 0.84 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: 円8,003.55 vs. price of 円6,540.00 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#246 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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