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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 Quick Ratio is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks worse than 68.74% on this metric.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) 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.
Crookes Brothers Quick Ratio Related Terms
Crookes Brothers Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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 Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a Quick Ratio of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Crookes Brothers' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #1370 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Crookes Brothers' Quick Ratio too high?
Crookes Brothers' current Quick Ratio of 0.73 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Crookes Brothers' value of 0.73 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #1370 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' Quick Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #1370 out of 1993 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Crookes Brothers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Crookes Brothers' value of 0.73 is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Crookes Brothers' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Crookes Brothers 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.10, based on 1,993 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. Crookes Brothers's current Quick Ratio of 0.73 is 33.6% 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current Quick Ratio is 0.73, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.73, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 33.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.10. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current Quick Ratio is 0.73 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
Quick Ratio: 0.73 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1370 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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