Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Quick Ratio: 1.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median


JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
75 GF Score
Price R2.65
GF Value R2.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Deneb Investments Quick Ratio?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 75 Quick Ratio is 1.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 561 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks better than 53.48% 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. Deneb Investments's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.

Deneb Investments has a quick ratio of 1.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

JSE:DNB' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.96   Max: 1.26
Current: 1.23

During the past 13 years, Deneb Investments's highest Quick Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.96.

JSE:DNB's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
53.48% of 561 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs JSE:DNB: 1.23

Deneb Investments  (JSE:DNB) 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.


Deneb Investments Quick Ratio Related Terms


Deneb Investments Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments Quick Ratio Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 1.11 1.26 0.62 1.23

Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.26 0.98 0.62 0.77 1.23

JSE:DNB vs HON, MMM: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments Quick Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deneb Investments's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Deneb Investments 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.

Deneb Investments's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1437.804-613.697)/671.044
=1.23

Deneb Investments's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1437.804-613.697)/671.044
=1.23

* 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 1.23 mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Quick Ratio of 1.23 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #261 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Deneb Investments' Quick Ratio too high?
Deneb Investments' current Quick Ratio of 1.23 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.26. The Conglomerates industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Deneb Investments' value of 1.23 is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #261 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Quick Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #261 out of 561 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Deneb Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Deneb Investments' value of 1.23 is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Quick Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.19, based on 561 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. Deneb Investments's current Quick Ratio of 1.23 is 3.4% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current Quick Ratio is 1.23, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.72, compared to a current price of R2.65 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.23, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 3.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.19. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Quick Ratio is 1.23 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.65 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.72. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.23 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: R2.72 vs. price of R2.65 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.4% above the Conglomerates median (#261 of 561)

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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