EZZ Steel CoE (LSE:67NW) Quick Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jun. 2024) — 40% Above Median


What is EZZ Steel CoE Quick Ratio?

EZZ Steel CoE LSE:67NW 4 Quick Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 2024, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates LSE:67NW with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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. EZZ Steel CoE's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 0.59.

EZZ Steel CoE has a quick ratio of 0.59. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:67NW' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.42   Max: 0.75
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, EZZ Steel CoE's highest Quick Ratio was 0.75. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.42.

LSE:67NW's Quick Ratio is not ranked
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 1.02 vs LSE:67NW: 0.59

EZZ Steel CoE  (LSE:67NW) 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.


EZZ Steel CoE Quick Ratio Related Terms


EZZ Steel CoE Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EZZ Steel CoE'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.

EZZ Steel CoE Quick Ratio Chart

EZZ Steel CoE Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.31 0.45 0.66 0.72

EZZ Steel CoE Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24
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 0.61 0.75 0.72 0.66 0.59

LSE:67NW vs NUE, STLD, RS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, EZZ Steel CoE'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.


EZZ Steel CoE Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio falls into.



EZZ Steel CoE 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.

EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2023 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1974.553-502.697)/2035.799
=0.72

EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Jun. 2024 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1394.602-583.886)/1370.482
=0.59

* 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 0.59 mean?
EZZ Steel CoE (LSE:67NW) has a Quick Ratio of 0.59 as of Jun. 2024. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on EZZ Steel CoE and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.75.
Is EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio too high?
EZZ Steel CoE's current Quick Ratio of 0.59 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.75. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. EZZ Steel CoE's value of 0.59 is 42.2% below this industry median. Overall, EZZ Steel CoE has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
EZZ Steel CoE's Quick Ratio of 0.59 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. EZZ Steel CoE's value of 0.59 is 42.2% below this benchmark. Historically, EZZ Steel CoE's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 1.02, EZZ Steel CoE 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 Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 635 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. EZZ Steel CoE's current Quick Ratio of 0.59 is 42.2% 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 EZZ Steel CoE and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EZZ Steel CoE's current Quick Ratio is 0.59, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EZZ Steel CoE stock overvalued right now?
EZZ Steel CoE (LSE:67NW) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.59. The current Quick Ratio is 0.59, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 42.2% below the Steel industry median of 1.02. EZZ Steel CoE's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 7 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 EZZ Steel CoE (LSE:67NW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 2024. 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.

EZZ Steel CoE Business Description

Address Cornich El-Nil, Four Seasons Nile Plaza, The Corporate Building, Garden City, Cairo, EGY, 1089
EZZ Steel Co SAE is an Egypt-based company that manufactures and distributes long and flat steel products. The company's long products, including rebar and wire rod, are employed in applications including concrete reinforcement bars, nails, bolts, tacks, welding tools, electrical components, wire mesh, and others. The company's flat products are applied in automotive components, suspension parts, wheels, containers, gas cylinders, and others.