ZK International Group CoZKIN -8.26%59 Current Ratio is 1.44 as of Sep. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, ZK International Group Co ranks worse than 57.55% 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. ZK International Group Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.44.
ZK International Group Co has a current ratio of 1.44. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZK International Group Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZKIN'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.55 Max: 1.77
Current: 1.44
During the past 11 years, ZK International Group Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.55.
ZKIN's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 57.55% of 636
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs ZKIN: 1.44
ZK International Group Co (NAS:ZKIN) 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.
ZK International Group Co Current Ratio Related Terms
ZK International Group Co Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, ZK International Group 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.
ZK International Group Co Current Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group 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.
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a Current Ratio of 1.44 as of Sep. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, ZK International Group Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #366 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is ZK International Group Co's Current Ratio too high?
ZK International Group Co's current Current Ratio of 1.44 is near median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 1.77. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. ZK International Group Co's value of 1.44 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #366 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's Current Ratio compare to LUD and HLP?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #366 out of 636 companies for Current Ratio. This places ZK International Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. ZK International Group Co's value of 1.44 is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ZK International Group Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.63, ZK International Group 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 Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 636 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. ZK International Group Co's current Current Ratio of 1.44 is 11.7% 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 Steel industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZK International Group Co's current Current Ratio is 1.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.79, compared to a current price of $1.32 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 11.7% below the Steel industry median of 1.63. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current Current Ratio is 1.44 as of Sep. 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.32 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.79.
GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZKIN:
Current Ratio: 1.44 (near median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: $1.79 vs. price of $1.32 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Steel median (#366 of 636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZKIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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