Aferian (LSE:AFRN) Quick Ratio: 0.27 (As of May. 2025) — 69% Below Median


What is Aferian Quick Ratio?

Aferian LSE:AFRN Quick Ratio is 0.27 as of May. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.87. The stock has 9 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. Aferian's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was 0.27.

Aferian has a quick ratio of 0.27. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

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

LSE:AFRN' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.98
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, Aferian's highest Quick Ratio was 1.98. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.87.

LSE:AFRN's Quick Ratio is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.46 vs LSE:AFRN: 0.27

Aferian  (LSE:AFRN) 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.


Aferian Quick Ratio Related Terms


Aferian Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aferian'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.

Aferian Quick Ratio Chart

Aferian Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.22 0.75 0.58 0.33

Aferian Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25
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 0.57 0.58 0.61 0.33 0.27

LSE:AFRN vs NXST, TGNA: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Aferian'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.


Aferian Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Aferian's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aferian's Quick Ratio falls into.



Aferian 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.

Aferian's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Nov. 2024 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(8.067-1.905)/18.905
=0.33

Aferian's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: May. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(6.599-1.582)/18.927
=0.27

* 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 0.27 mean?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a Quick Ratio of 0.27 as of May. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Aferian and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Aferian's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.98.
Is Aferian's Quick Ratio too high?
Aferian's current Quick Ratio of 0.27 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Aferian's value of 0.27 is 81.5% below this industry median.
How does Aferian's Quick Ratio compare to NXST and TGNA?
Aferian's Quick Ratio of 0.27 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Aferian's value of 0.27 is 81.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aferian's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Aferian 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.46, based on 1,039 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. Aferian's current Quick Ratio of 0.27 is 81.5% 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 Aferian and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aferian's current Quick Ratio is 0.27, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aferian stock overvalued right now?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.27, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 81.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.46. 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 Aferian (LSE:AFRN), the current Quick Ratio is 0.27 as of May. 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.

Aferian Business Description

Address 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, GBR, CB23 6DP
Aferian PLC is a software-led, world-wide Media Technology company. It delivers modern TV experiences integrating streaming and PayTV services. Its Next-Generation technology platforms enable operators, broadcasters, and content owners to provide viewers the choice, usability, and convenience. Geographically, it operates in USA, Latin America, Netherlands, Rest of EMEA, EMEA, and Rest of the World. The company operates through three segments: the development and sale of video streaming devices and solutions, including licensing and support services (Amino); development and sale of the 24i end-to-end video streaming platform and associated services; and central costs which comprise the costs of the Board. It derives maximum revenue from 24i segment.