Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) has a quick ratio of 1.67. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:MBSC's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 1.03 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) 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.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Quick Ratio Related Terms
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Quick 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 Building Materials subindustry, Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'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.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Quick Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio falls into.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Quick Ratio Calculation
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.
* 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.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) has a Quick Ratio of 1.67 as of Dec. 2023. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) and its competitors.
Is Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio too high?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current Quick Ratio is 1.67. The Building Materials industry median Quick Ratio is 1.03. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s value of 1.67 is 62.1% above this industry median. Overall, Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s Quick Ratio of 1.67 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.03. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s value of 1.67 is 62.1% above this benchmark. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Quick Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.03, based on 408 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. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current Quick Ratio of 1.67 is 62.1% 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 Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s current Quick Ratio is 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) stock overvalued right now?
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.67. The current Quick Ratio is 1.67 and 62.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.03. Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge)'s overall GF Score™ is 14/100. 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 Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) (CAI:MBSC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.67 as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) Business Description
Misr Beni Suef Cement (Lafarge) SA manufactures construction materials. It produces and sells Portland cement, clinker, and related materials in Egypt. The company offers its cement packed as bulk cement or bagged cement.
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