Contax ParticipacoesBSP:CTAX3 -2.13%42 Quick Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks worse than 95.79% on this metric.
Contax Participacoes has a quick ratio of 0.37. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contax Participacoes's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTAX3'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.74
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, Contax Participacoes's highest Quick Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.50.
BSP:CTAX3's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 95.79% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs BSP:CTAX3: 0.37
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) 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.
Contax Participacoes Quick Ratio Related Terms
Contax Participacoes Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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.
BSP:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a Quick Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Contax Participacoes and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Contax Participacoes' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #1046 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Contax Participacoes' Quick Ratio too high?
Contax Participacoes' current Quick Ratio of 0.37 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.74. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Contax Participacoes' value of 0.37 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #1046 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #1046 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Contax Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Contax Participacoes' value of 0.37 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Contax Participacoes' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Contax Participacoes 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 a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 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. Contax Participacoes's current Quick Ratio of 0.37 is 77.8% 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current Quick Ratio is 0.37, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.48, compared to a current price of R$0.46 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.37, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 77.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current Quick Ratio is 0.37 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.46 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
Quick Ratio: 0.37 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: R$1.48 vs. price of R$0.46 (68.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Business Services median (#1046 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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