China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) Quick Ratio: 3.40 (As of Jun. 2014)


What is China Specialty Glass AG Quick Ratio?

China Specialty Glass AG FRA:8GS Quick Ratio is 3.40 as of Jun. 2014.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. China Specialty Glass AG's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was 3.40.

China Specialty Glass AG has a quick ratio of 3.40. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8GS's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.67
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

China Specialty Glass AG  (FRA:8GS) 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.


China Specialty Glass AG Quick Ratio Related Terms


China Specialty Glass AG Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Specialty Glass AG'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.

China Specialty Glass AG Quick Ratio Chart

China Specialty Glass AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Quick Ratio
4.84 2.94 9.25 6.77

China Specialty Glass AG Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.39 6.07 6.77 3.10 3.40

FRA:8GS vs DTII, VCON, UUU: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, China Specialty Glass AG'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.


China Specialty Glass AG Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio falls into.



China Specialty Glass AG 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.

China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2013 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(143.139-2.132)/20.843
=6.77

China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Jun. 2014 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(82.417-2.15)/23.62
=3.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 3.40 mean?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a Quick Ratio of 3.40 as of Jun. 2014. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors.
Is China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio too high?
China Specialty Glass AG's current Quick Ratio is 3.40. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. China Specialty Glass AG's value of 3.40 is 103.6% above this industry median.
How does China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio compare to DTII and VCON?
China Specialty Glass AG's Quick Ratio of 3.40 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. China Specialty Glass AG's value of 3.40 is 103.6% 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 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. China Specialty Glass AG's current Quick Ratio of 3.40 is 103.6% 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 China Specialty Glass AG 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. China Specialty Glass AG's current Quick Ratio is 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Specialty Glass AG stock overvalued right now?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a current Quick Ratio of 3.40. The current Quick Ratio is 3.40 and 103.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS), the current Quick Ratio is 3.40 as of Jun. 2014. 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.

China Specialty Glass AG Business Description

Address An den Romerhuegeln 1, Grunwald, DEU, 82031
China Specialty Glass AG is a glass manufacturer in China. It develops, produces and sells specialty glass under its Hing Wah brand. It operates into three business segments namely automotive security glass; bank security glass and construction glass.