Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) Quick Ratio: 0.63 (As of Sep. 2014)


What is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio?

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC KUW:TAIBA Quick Ratio is 0.63 as of Sep. 2014.

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. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was 0.63.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC has a quick ratio of 0.63. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:TAIBA's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC  (KUW:TAIBA) 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.


Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio Related Terms


Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC'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.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio Chart

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Quick Ratio
3.25 0.47 0.01 3.27 3.33

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Jun13 Sep13 Jun14 Sep14
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 0.63

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC'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.


Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quick Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio falls into.



Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC 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.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2011 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(7.736-0)/2.325
=3.33

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Sep. 2014 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(718.243-0)/1134.386
=0.63

* 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 0.63 mean?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) has a Quick Ratio of 0.63 as of Sep. 2014. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio too high?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's current Quick Ratio is 0.63. The Credit Services industry median Quick Ratio is 4.71. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's value of 0.63 is 86.6% below this industry median.
How does Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Quick Ratio of 0.63 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 4.71. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's value of 0.63 is 86.6% below this benchmark. 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 Credit Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Credit Services companies is 4.71, based on 396 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. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's current Quick Ratio of 0.63 is 86.6% 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 Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's current Quick Ratio is 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.63. The current Quick Ratio is 0.63 and 86.6% below the Credit Services industry median of 4.71. 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 Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA), the current Quick Ratio is 0.63 as of Sep. 2014. 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.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Business Description

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Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co operates as an investment holding company. It holds shares of other companies, extends loans to investee companies, provides guarantees for third parties and acquires industrial trademarks, among others.