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Smart Share Global (NAS:EM) 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.
Smart Share Global Quick Ratio Related Terms
Smart Share Global Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smart Share Global'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 Personal Services subindustry, Smart Share Global'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.
Smart Share Global Quick Ratio vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smart Share Global's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart Share Global'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.
Smart Share Global's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Smart Share Global (EM) has a Quick Ratio of 3.08 as of Dec. 2024. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Smart Share Global and its competitors.
Is Smart Share Global's Quick Ratio too high?
Smart Share Global's current Quick Ratio is 3.08. The Personal Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Smart Share Global's value of 3.08 is 175% above this industry median. Overall, Smart Share Global has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Share Global's Quick Ratio compare to WW and MED?
Smart Share Global's Quick Ratio of 3.08 can be compared against companies in the Personal Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Smart Share Global's value of 3.08 is 175% 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 Personal Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Personal Services companies is 1.12, based on 95 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. Smart Share Global's current Quick Ratio of 3.08 is 175% 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 Smart Share Global and its competitors. For the Personal Services 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. Smart Share Global's current Quick Ratio is 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Share Global stock overvalued right now?
Smart Share Global (EM) has a current Quick Ratio of 3.08. The current Quick Ratio is 3.08 and 175% above the Personal Services industry median of 1.12. Smart Share Global's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Smart Share Global (EM), the current Quick Ratio is 3.08 as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Smart Share Global Ltd is a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging services through an extensive online and offline network in China. It provides service through power banks, placed in POIs operated by location partners, such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs, and public spaces. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the PRC. The company has two segments, the mobile device charging segment and the PV business segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the mobile device charging segment.
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