Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -0.49%69 Quick Ratio is 1.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 57.27% on this metric.
Croda International has a quick ratio of 1.18. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.77
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, Croda International's highest Quick Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.10.
FRA:6CMB's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 57.27% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.375
vs FRA:6CMB: 1.18
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) 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.
Croda International Quick Ratio Related Terms
Croda International Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International'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.
Croda International'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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a Quick Ratio of 1.18 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Croda International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #922 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Croda International's Quick Ratio too high?
Croda International's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 1.77. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Croda International's value of 1.18 is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #922 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #922 out of 1610 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Croda International's value of 1.18 is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Croda International 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,610 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. Croda International's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is 14.2% 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 Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.14, compared to a current price of €36.48 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 14.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current Quick Ratio is 1.18 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.48 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.14.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
Quick Ratio: 1.18 (near median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: €50.14 vs. price of €36.48 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% below the Chemicals median (#922 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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