DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Quick Ratio: 3.51 (As of Sep. 2025) — 55% Below Median


LSE:DSW DSW Capital PLC LSE:DSW
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What is DSW Capital Quick Ratio?

DSW Capital LSE:DSW 79 Quick Ratio is 3.51 as of Sep. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 7.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 81.96% 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. DSW Capital's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.51.

DSW Capital has a quick ratio of 3.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

LSE:DSW' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 7.73   Max: 10.36
Current: 3.51

During the past 7 years, DSW Capital's highest Quick Ratio was 10.36. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 7.73.

LSE:DSW's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
81.96% of 1092 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs LSE:DSW: 3.51

DSW Capital  (LSE:DSW) 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.


DSW Capital Quick Ratio Related Terms


DSW Capital Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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.

DSW Capital Quick Ratio Chart

DSW Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.34 9.54 8.36 7.09 3.00

DSW Capital Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.98 7.09 8.79 3.00 3.51

LSE:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.


DSW Capital Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DSW Capital 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.

DSW Capital's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(5.689-0)/1.897
=3.00

DSW Capital's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(4.746-0)/1.351
=3.51

* 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 3.51 mean?
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a Quick Ratio of 3.51 as of Sep. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on DSW Capital and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, DSW Capital's Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 10.36. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #197 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is DSW Capital's Quick Ratio too high?
DSW Capital's current Quick Ratio of 3.51 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 10.36. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. DSW Capital's value of 3.51 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #197 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #197 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places DSW Capital in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. DSW Capital's value of 3.51 is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DSW Capital's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 10.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 1.67, DSW Capital 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 Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 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. DSW Capital's current Quick Ratio of 3.51 is 110.2% 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current Quick Ratio is 3.51, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.32, compared to a current price of £0.43 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.51, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 110.2% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current Quick Ratio is 3.51 as of Sep. 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.

Is DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.43 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.32. GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:

  • Quick Ratio: 3.51 (55% below median its 10-year median of 7.73)
  • GF Value™: £1.32 vs. price of £0.43 (67.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.2% above the Business Services median (#197 of 1092)

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


DSW Capital Business Description

Address 7400 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, GBR, WA4 4BS
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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