Clariant AGXSWX:CLN -0.67%66 Current Ratio is 1.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks worse than 59.57% 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. Clariant AG's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.64.
Clariant AG has a current ratio of 1.64. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CLN'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 1.45 Max: 1.64
Current: 1.64
During the past 13 years, Clariant AG's highest Current Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.45.
XSWX:CLN's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 59.57% of 1615
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs XSWX:CLN: 1.64
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) 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.
Clariant AG Current Ratio Related Terms
Clariant AG Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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.
XSWX:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Current Ratio of 1.64 as of Dec. 2025. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #962 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Clariant AG's Current Ratio too high?
Clariant AG's current Current Ratio of 1.64 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 1.64. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Clariant AG's value of 1.64 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #962 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #962 out of 1615 companies for Current Ratio. This places Clariant AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Clariant AG's value of 1.64 is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Clariant AG 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 1,615 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. Clariant AG's current Current Ratio of 1.64 is 13.2% 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. Clariant AG's current Current Ratio is 1.64, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.92, compared to a current price of CHF7.46 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.64, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 13.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Current Ratio is 1.64 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.46 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.92.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:
Current Ratio: 1.64 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: CHF9.92 vs. price of CHF7.46 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Chemicals median (#962 of 1615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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