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Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) 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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Quick Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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.
KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Quick Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Quick Ratio falls into.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a Quick Ratio of 1.91 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 11.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #420 out of 701 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Quick Ratio too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Quick Ratio of 1.91 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 11.87. The Asset Management industry median Quick Ratio is 2.72. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 1.91 is 29.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #420 out of 701 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Quick Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #420 out of 701 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.72. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 1.91 is 29.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 11.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Asset Management companies is 2.72, based on 701 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. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Quick Ratio of 1.91 is 29.8% 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Quick Ratio is 1.91, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.91, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 29.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.72. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current Quick Ratio is 1.91 as of Jun. 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:
Quick Ratio: 1.91 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% below the Asset Management median (#420 of 701)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MARKAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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