LanzaTech GlobalLNZA -0.88%58 Quick Ratio is 1.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks better than 66.26% on this metric.
LanzaTech Global has a quick ratio of 1.96. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 2.91 Max: 7.06
Current: 1.96
During the past 6 years, LanzaTech Global's highest Quick Ratio was 7.06. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.91.
LNZA's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 66.26% of 246
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.405
vs LNZA: 1.96
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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.
LanzaTech Global Quick Ratio Related Terms
LanzaTech Global Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Quick Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Quick Ratio of 1.96 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 7.06. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #83 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Quick Ratio of 1.96 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 7.06. The Waste Management industry median Quick Ratio is 1.41. LanzaTech Global's value of 1.96 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #83 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Quick Ratio compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #83 out of 246 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts LanzaTech Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.41. LanzaTech Global's value of 1.96 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LanzaTech Global's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 7.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 1.41, LanzaTech Global 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 Waste Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.41, based on 246 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. LanzaTech Global's current Quick Ratio of 1.96 is 39.5% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current Quick Ratio is 1.96, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.32, compared to a current price of $6.82 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.96, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 39.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.41. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Quick Ratio is 1.96 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.82 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.32.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Quick Ratio: 1.96 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: $69.32 vs. price of $6.82 (90.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% above the Waste Management median (#83 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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