Cranswick (LSE:CWK) Quick Ratio: 1.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


LSE:CWK Cranswick PLC LSE:CWK
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Price £56.10
GF Value £54.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cranswick Quick Ratio?

Cranswick LSE:CWK -1.41% 97 Quick Ratio is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates LSE:CWK with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cranswick ranks better than 50.4% on this metric.

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. Cranswick's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.

Cranswick has a quick ratio of 1.13. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

LSE:CWK' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.09   Max: 1.16
Current: 1.13

During the past 13 years, Cranswick's highest Quick Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.09.

LSE:CWK's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
50.4% of 1986 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs LSE:CWK: 1.13

Cranswick  (LSE:CWK) 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.


Cranswick Quick Ratio Related Terms


Cranswick Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cranswick'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.

Cranswick Quick Ratio Chart

Cranswick Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 1.07 1.07 1.06 1.13

Cranswick Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.07 0.98 1.06 1.06 1.13

LSE:CWK vs KHC, GIS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cranswick'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.


Cranswick Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cranswick's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cranswick 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.

Cranswick's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(637.5-228.7)/361.2
=1.13

Cranswick's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(637.5-228.7)/361.2
=1.13

* 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 1.13 mean?
Cranswick (LSE:CWK) has a Quick Ratio of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cranswick and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Cranswick's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #985 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Cranswick's Quick Ratio too high?
Cranswick's current Quick Ratio of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Cranswick's value of 1.13 is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #985 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cranswick has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranswick's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #985 out of 1986 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Cranswick in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Cranswick's value of 1.13 is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cranswick's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Cranswick 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,986 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. Cranswick's current Quick Ratio of 1.13 is 0.9% 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 Cranswick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cranswick's current Quick Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranswick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick (LSE:CWK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.00, compared to a current price of £56.10 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 0.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Cranswick's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK), the current Quick Ratio is 1.13 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £56.10 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £54.00. GuruFocus considers Cranswick to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CWK:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: £54.00 vs. price of £56.10 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#985 of 1986)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cranswick Business Description

Other Exchanges CRWKF:USACWKl:UK0U6:Germany
Address Ferriby Road, Crane Court, Hesslewood Country Office Park, East Yorkshire, Hessle, GBR, HU13 0PA
Cranswick PLC is a British supplier of fresh pork, sausages, and cooked meats through retail, food service, and manufacturing channels. The company operates through its food segment, which manufactures and supplies products to United Kingdom grocery retailers, the food-service sector, and other food producers. It has also started supplying pet food. Retail customers contribute about three-fourths of the company's total revenue, through retailers' own-label products. Cranswick's operations are focused on the production and supply of premium food products and are located in the U.K., with a small proportion of exports across continental Europe, and other parts of the world. The company is also engaged in pig-breeding and rearing operations.
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