Artesian ResourcesARTNB 78 Quick Ratio is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates ARTNB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Artesian Resources ranks worse than 56.3% on this metric.
Artesian Resources has a quick ratio of 0.89. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artesian Resources's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARTNB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, Artesian Resources's highest Quick Ratio was 1.20. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.49.
ARTNB's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 56.3% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs ARTNB: 0.89
Artesian Resources (OTCPK:ARTNB) 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.
Artesian Resources Quick Ratio Related Terms
Artesian Resources Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artesian Resources'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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Artesian Resources's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources (ARTNB) has a Quick Ratio of 0.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Artesian Resources and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Artesian Resources' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #286 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Artesian Resources' Quick Ratio too high?
Artesian Resources' current Quick Ratio of 0.89 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.20. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Artesian Resources' value of 0.89 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #286 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artesian Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artesian Resources' Quick Ratio compare to CDZI and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #286 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Artesian Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Artesian Resources' value of 0.89 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Artesian Resources' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Artesian Resources 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 508 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. Artesian Resources's current Quick Ratio of 0.89 is 11.4% 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 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 Artesian Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artesian Resources's current Quick Ratio is 0.89, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artesian Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources (ARTNB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.60, compared to a current price of $33.51 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.89, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 11.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. Artesian Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB), the current Quick Ratio is 0.89 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.51 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.60.
GuruFocus considers Artesian Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTNB:
Quick Ratio: 0.89 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $38.60 vs. price of $33.51 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#286 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTNB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artesian Resources Corp operates as a holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it offers water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Group distributes and sells water, including water for public and private fire protection, to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers. Additionally, it is involved in contract water and wastewater operations; offers wastewater services, and water, sewer, and internal Service Line Protection Plans. The Group operates its businesses mainly through one reportable segment, the Regulated Utility segment.
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