The Japan Steel WorksFRA:J9R +1.65%81 Quick Ratio is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:J9R with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,071 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks worse than 52.23% on this metric.
The Japan Steel Works has a quick ratio of 1.33. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Japan Steel Works's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J9R'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.49
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, The Japan Steel Works's highest Quick Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.28.
FRA:J9R's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 52.23% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs FRA:J9R: 1.33
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) 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.
The Japan Steel Works Quick Ratio Related Terms
The Japan Steel Works Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) has a Quick Ratio of 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1604 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Quick Ratio too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Quick Ratio of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.49. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. The Japan Steel Works' value of 1.33 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1604 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Quick Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1604 out of 3071 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The Japan Steel Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. The Japan Steel Works' value of 1.33 is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.39, The Japan Steel Works 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,071 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. The Japan Steel Works's current Quick Ratio of 1.33 is 4.3% 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current Quick Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.50, compared to a current price of €42.55 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 4.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. The Japan Steel Works' 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R), the current Quick Ratio is 1.33 as of Mar. 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €42.55 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.50.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J9R:
Quick Ratio: 1.33 (near median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: €34.50 vs. price of €42.55 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1604 of 3071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J9R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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