Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) Quick Ratio: 0.39 (As of Feb. 2026) — 22% Below Median


JSE:CLS Clicks Group Ltd JSE:CLS
85 GF Score
Price R221.00
GF Value R384.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Clicks Group Quick Ratio?

Clicks Group JSE:CLS -2.49% 85 Quick Ratio is 0.39 as of Feb. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R384.72 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 680 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Clicks Group ranks worse than 90.15% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Clicks Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.39.

Clicks Group has a quick ratio of 0.39. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clicks Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:CLS' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.5   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, Clicks Group's highest Quick Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.50.

JSE:CLS's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
90.15% of 680 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs JSE:CLS: 0.39

Clicks Group  (JSE:CLS) 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.


Clicks Group Quick Ratio Related Terms


Clicks Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clicks Group'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.

Clicks Group Quick Ratio Chart

Clicks Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.52 0.51 0.49 0.50

Clicks Group Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.49 0.42 0.50 0.39

Clicks Group Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Clicks Group'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.


Clicks Group Quick Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Clicks Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clicks Group's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Clicks Group 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.

Clicks Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Aug. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(14240.885-7818.704)/12811.654
=0.50

Clicks Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Feb. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(14410.894-9033.611)/13688.94
=0.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.39 mean?
Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) has a Quick Ratio of 0.39 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Clicks Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Clicks Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #613 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Clicks Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Clicks Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.39 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.62. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.32. Clicks Group's value of 0.39 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #613 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clicks Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clicks Group's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #613 out of 680 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Clicks Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.32. Clicks Group's value of 0.39 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Clicks Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Clicks Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.32, based on 680 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. Clicks Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.39 is 70.5% 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 Clicks Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clicks Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.39, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clicks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R384.72, compared to a current price of R221.00 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.39, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 70.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.32. Clicks Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Clicks Group (JSE:CLS), the current Quick Ratio is 0.39 as of Feb. 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 Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R221.00 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R384.72. GuruFocus considers Clicks Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CLS:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.39 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: R384.72 vs. price of R221.00 (42.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#613 of 680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clicks Group Business Description

Address Cnr Searle and Pontac Streets, PO Box 5142, Cape Town, ZAF, 8001
Clicks Group Ltd operates prominently in health, beauty, and wellness retail across southern Africa. The company predominantly operates a retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, with a limited number of operations in bordering countries. The company has a portfolio of retail franchise brands including The Body Shop, M-Kem, and Sorbet among others. The company's business segments include Retail and Distribution. The company generates revenue from in-store and online sales of health, beauty, and wellness items, plus wholesale pharmaceutical distribution. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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