The North West CoTSX:NWC -1.04%80 Current Ratio is 2.12 as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks better than 71.29% 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. The North West Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.12.
The North West Co has a current ratio of 2.12. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The North West Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:NWC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.11 Max: 2.35
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, The North West Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.11.
TSX:NWC's Current Ratio is ranked better than 71.29% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs TSX:NWC: 2.12
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.
The North West Co Current Ratio Related Terms
The North West Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West 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, The North West 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.
The North West Co Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Current Ratio of 2.12 as of Apr. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, The North West Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #89 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is The North West Co's Current Ratio too high?
The North West Co's current Current Ratio of 2.12 is near median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 2.35. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. The North West Co's value of 2.12 is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #89 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Current Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #89 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This puts The North West Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. The North West Co's value of 2.12 is 60.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.32, The North West 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 - 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. The North West Co's current Current Ratio of 2.12 is 60.6% 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 - 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. The North West Co's current Current Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.37, compared to a current price of C$49.38 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 60.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Current Ratio is 2.12 as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$49.38 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.37.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
Current Ratio: 2.12 (near median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: C$47.37 vs. price of C$49.38 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#89 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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