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Media Chinese InternationalHKSE:00685 -1.07%41 Quick Ratio is 1.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00685 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Media Chinese International ranks better than 57.38% on this metric.
Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) 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.
Media Chinese International Quick Ratio Related Terms
Media Chinese International Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Media Chinese 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.
Media Chinese International Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Chinese International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Chinese International's Quick Ratio falls into.
Media Chinese International 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.
* 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.
Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) has a Quick Ratio of 1.70 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Media Chinese International and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Media Chinese International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #436 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Media Chinese International's Quick Ratio too high?
Media Chinese International's current Quick Ratio of 1.70 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 2.63. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Media Chinese International's value of 1.70 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #436 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Chinese International has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Chinese International's Quick Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #436 out of 1023 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Media Chinese International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Media Chinese International's value of 1.70 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Chinese International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Media Chinese International 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 1,023 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. Media Chinese International's current Quick Ratio of 1.70 is 16.4% 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 Media Chinese International 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. Media Chinese International's current Quick Ratio is 1.70, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Chinese International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.70, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 16.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.46. Media Chinese International's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685), the current Quick Ratio is 1.70 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 Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.28.
GuruFocus considers Media Chinese International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00685:
Quick Ratio: 1.70 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: HK$0.28 vs. price of HK$0.19 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#436 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Chinese International Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in publishing, printing, and distributing newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content that are mainly written in Chinese. It also provides travel and travel-related services in Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and Malaysia. The group's operating segments are Publishing and printing: Malaysia, which derives maximum revenue, Publishing and printing: Hong Kong and Taiwan, Publishing and printing: North America, and Travel and travel-related services.
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