Alto IngredientsALTO -1.08%38 Quick Ratio is 2.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.
Alto Ingredients has a quick ratio of 2.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.82 Max: 2.54
Current: 2.54
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest Quick Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.82.
ALTO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 76.89% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs ALTO: 2.54
Alto Ingredients (NAS:ALTO) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Alto Ingredients Quick Ratio Related Terms
Alto Ingredients Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's Quick 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Alto Ingredients Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Alto Ingredients's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Quick Ratio of 2.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Alto Ingredients' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #373 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Alto Ingredients' Quick Ratio too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.54. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Alto Ingredients' value of 2.54 is 85.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #373 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Quick Ratio compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #373 out of 1614 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Alto Ingredients' value of 2.54 is 85.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alto Ingredients' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Alto Ingredients 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alto Ingredients's current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 85.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.06 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 85.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Quick Ratio is 2.54 as of Mar. 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.06 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
Quick Ratio: 2.54 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.06 (251% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.4% above the Chemicals median (#373 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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