What is Associated British Engineering Quick Ratio?
Associated British EngineeringLSE:ASBE 34 Quick Ratio is 8.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 6.84. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASBE with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Capital Markets companies, Associated British Engineering ranks better than 75.94% on this metric.
Associated British Engineering has a quick ratio of 8.81. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASBE'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 6.84 Max: 14.03
Current: 8.81
During the past 13 years, Associated British Engineering's highest Quick Ratio was 14.03. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 6.84.
LSE:ASBE's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 75.94% of 690
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs LSE:ASBE: 8.81
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) 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.
Associated British Engineering Quick Ratio Related Terms
Associated British Engineering 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Associated British Engineering'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.
Associated British Engineering Quick Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio falls into.
Associated British Engineering 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.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a Quick Ratio of 8.81 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 6.84. Over the past decade, Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 14.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #166 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio too high?
Associated British Engineering's current Quick Ratio of 8.81 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 6.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 14.03. The Capital Markets industry median Quick Ratio is 2.10. Associated British Engineering's value of 8.81 is 319.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #166 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Associated British Engineering has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Engineering's Quick Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #166 out of 690 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Associated British Engineering in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.10. Associated British Engineering's value of 8.81 is 319.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Associated British Engineering's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 14.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.84 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Associated British Engineering 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Quick Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.10, based on 690 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. Associated British Engineering's current Quick Ratio of 8.81 is 319.5% 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 Associated British Engineering and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Engineering's current Quick Ratio is 8.81, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 6.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a current Quick Ratio of 8.81. The current Quick Ratio is 8.81, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 6.84 and 319.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.10. Associated British Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE), the current Quick Ratio is 8.81 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.
Associated British Engineering Business Description
Associated British Engineering Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company's segments include Associated British Engineering Plc and Akoris Trading Limited. Akoris Trading Limited, its subsidiary, is a commodity and natural resource trading, finance, and investment company. Its operations are located in the United Kingdom.
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