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Consolidated Water CoFRA:CW2 +0.32%81 Quick Ratio is 5.81 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 7.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:CW2 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Consolidated Water Co ranks better than 96.65% on this metric.
Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) 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.
Consolidated Water Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Consolidated Water Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water Co'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.
FRA:CW2 vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co'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.
Consolidated Water Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co'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.
Consolidated Water Co'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.
Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) has a Quick Ratio of 5.81 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 7.55. Over the past decade, Consolidated Water Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 5.81 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 7.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 12.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Consolidated Water Co's value of 5.81 is 469.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Quick Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #17 out of 507 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Consolidated Water Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Consolidated Water Co's value of 5.81 is 469.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Consolidated Water Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 12.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Consolidated Water Co has consistently been above 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.02, based on 507 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. Consolidated Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 5.81 is 469.6% 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 Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Quick Ratio is 5.81, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.72, compared to a current price of €25.28 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 5.81, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 469.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.02. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2), the current Quick Ratio is 5.81 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 Consolidated Water Co (FRA:CW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.28 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.72.
GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CW2:
Quick Ratio: 5.81 (23% below median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: €23.72 vs. price of €25.28 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 469.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#17 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
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