Malvern InternationalLSE:MLVN 42 Quick Ratio is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Malvern International ranks worse than 82.38% on this metric.
Malvern International has a quick ratio of 0.65. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malvern International's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MLVN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.97
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Malvern International's highest Quick Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.63.
LSE:MLVN's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 82.38% of 261
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs LSE:MLVN: 0.65
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) 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.
Malvern International Quick Ratio Related Terms
Malvern International Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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.
LSE:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International Quick Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's Quick Ratio falls into.
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.
Malvern International's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as
* 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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Quick Ratio of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Malvern International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #215 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Malvern International's Quick Ratio too high?
Malvern International's current Quick Ratio of 0.65 is near median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.97. The Education industry median Quick Ratio is 1.44. Malvern International's value of 0.65 is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #215 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Quick Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #215 out of 261 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.44. Malvern International's value of 0.65 is 54.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Malvern International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Malvern International 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 an Education company?
The median Quick Ratio among Education companies is 1.44, based on 261 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. Malvern International's current Quick Ratio of 0.65 is 54.9% 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current Quick Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.41, compared to a current price of £0.22 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 54.9% below the Education industry median of 1.44. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Quick Ratio is 0.65 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.22 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.41.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
Quick Ratio: 0.65 (near median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: £0.41 vs. price of £0.22 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Education median (#215 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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