National CineMediaFRA:XWM0 +1.22%60 Quick Ratio is 1.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:XWM0 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Media - Diversified companies, National CineMedia ranks better than 60.6% on this metric.
National CineMedia has a quick ratio of 1.82. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for National CineMedia's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XWM0'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 2.18 Max: 4.63
Current: 1.82
During the past 13 years, National CineMedia's highest Quick Ratio was 4.63. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 2.18.
FRA:XWM0's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 60.6% of 1028
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs FRA:XWM0: 1.82
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) 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.
National CineMedia Quick Ratio Related Terms
National CineMedia Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National CineMedia'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a Quick Ratio of 1.82 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on National CineMedia and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, National CineMedia's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 4.63. According to the industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #405 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is National CineMedia's Quick Ratio too high?
National CineMedia's current Quick Ratio of 1.82 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 4.63. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. National CineMedia's value of 1.82 is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #405 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Quick Ratio compare to NEXN and TC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #405 out of 1028 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts National CineMedia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. National CineMedia's value of 1.82 is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National CineMedia's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 4.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.46, National CineMedia 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.46, based on 1,028 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. National CineMedia's current Quick Ratio of 1.82 is 24.7% 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National CineMedia's current Quick Ratio is 1.82, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.87, compared to a current price of €3.32 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.82, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 24.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.46. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0), the current Quick Ratio is 1.82 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.32 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.87.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XWM0:
Quick Ratio: 1.82 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: €3.87 vs. price of €3.32 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#405 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XWM0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
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