Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a quick ratio of 1.14. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:WBO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.27
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's highest Quick Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.06.
JSE:WBO's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 60.15% of 1784
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs JSE:WBO: 1.14
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Quick Ratio Related Terms
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Quick Ratio of 1.14 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #1073 out of 1784 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Quick Ratio of 1.14 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 1.27. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 1.14 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #1073 out of 1784 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Quick Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #1073 out of 1784 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 1.14 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,784 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. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Quick Ratio of 1.14 is 11.6% 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Quick Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R170.69, compared to a current price of R171.80 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 11.6% below the Construction industry median of 1.29. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Quick Ratio is 1.14 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R171.80 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R170.69.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
Quick Ratio: 1.14 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: R170.69 vs. price of R171.80 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Construction median (#1073 of 1784)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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