Barnwell IndustriesBRN -1.94%34 Quick Ratio is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates BRN with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Oil & Gas companies, Barnwell Industries ranks better than 61.32% on this metric.
Barnwell Industries has a quick ratio of 1.50. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barnwell Industries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BRN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.88 Max: 7
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Barnwell Industries's highest Quick Ratio was 7.00. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.88.
BRN's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.32% of 1016
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs BRN: 1.50
Barnwell Industries (AMEX:BRN) 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.
Barnwell Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
Barnwell Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barnwell Industries'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Barnwell Industries'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.
Barnwell Industries Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Barnwell Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barnwell Industries'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.
Barnwell Industries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Barnwell Industries (BRN) has a Quick Ratio of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Barnwell Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Barnwell Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #393 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Barnwell Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
Barnwell Industries' current Quick Ratio of 1.50 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 7.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Barnwell Industries' value of 1.50 is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #393 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barnwell Industries has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnwell Industries' Quick Ratio compare to MXC and NRIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #393 out of 1016 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Barnwell Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Barnwell Industries' value of 1.50 is 33.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Barnwell Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Barnwell Industries 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,016 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. Barnwell Industries's current Quick Ratio of 1.50 is 33.9% 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 Barnwell Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnwell Industries's current Quick Ratio is 1.50, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnwell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries (BRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.50, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 33.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. Barnwell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN), the current Quick Ratio is 1.50 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Barnwell Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BRN:
Quick Ratio: 1.50 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.01 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#393 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barnwell Industries Inc is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company operates through two segments: the Oil and Natural Gas segment, which focuses on oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions, and sales in the United States and Canada; and the Land Investment segment, which owns leasehold land interests in Hawaii. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the Oil and Natural Gas segment. The company operates in two geographic regions, the United States and Canada, with Canada contributing the majority of revenue.
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