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Franchise BrandsCHIX:FRANL +2.78%71 Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,090 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks worse than 74.95% on this metric.
Franchise Brands has a quick ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRANl'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.16 Max: 2.23
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, Franchise Brands's highest Quick Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.16.
CHIX:FRANl's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 74.95% of 1090
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs CHIX:FRANl: 1.03
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANl) 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.
Franchise Brands Quick Ratio Related Terms
Franchise Brands Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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.
CHIX:FRANL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a Quick Ratio of 1.06 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Franchise Brands' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #817 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Franchise Brands' Quick Ratio too high?
Franchise Brands' current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 2.23. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Franchise Brands' value of 1.06 is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #817 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #817 out of 1090 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Franchise Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Franchise Brands' value of 1.06 is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Franchise Brands' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Franchise Brands 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 1,090 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. Franchise Brands's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 36.5% 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 Franchise Brands 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. Franchise Brands's current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.77, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 36.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.77.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:
Quick Ratio: 1.06 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: £1.77 vs. price of £1.48 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Business Services median (#817 of 1090)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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