Torotrak (LSE:TRK) Quick Ratio: 2.34 (As of Mar. 2017) — 61% Below Median


What is Torotrak Quick Ratio?

Torotrak LSE:TRK Quick Ratio is 2.34 as of Mar. 2017, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 5.94. The stock has 4 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. Torotrak's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was 2.34.

Torotrak has a quick ratio of 2.34. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

LSE:TRK' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 5.94   Max: 29.21
Current: 2.34

During the past 13 years, Torotrak's highest Quick Ratio was 29.21. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 5.94.

LSE:TRK's Quick Ratio is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 1.06 vs LSE:TRK: 2.34

Torotrak  (LSE:TRK) 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.


Torotrak Quick Ratio Related Terms


Torotrak Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Torotrak'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.

Torotrak Quick Ratio Chart

Torotrak Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.84 2.98 1.69 6.17 2.34

Torotrak Semi-Annual Data
Sep07 Mar08 Sep08 Mar09 Sep09 Mar10 Sep10 Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Mar13 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17
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 1.69 11.58 6.17 5.91 2.34

LSE:TRK vs DLPH: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Torotrak'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.


Torotrak Quick Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Torotrak's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Torotrak 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.

Torotrak's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2017 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(6.015-0.056)/2.545
=2.34

Torotrak's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2017 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(6.015-0.056)/2.545
=2.34

* 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 2.34 mean?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a Quick Ratio of 2.34 as of Mar. 2017. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Torotrak and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 5.94. Over the past decade, Torotrak's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 29.21.
Is Torotrak's Quick Ratio too high?
Torotrak's current Quick Ratio of 2.34 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 29.21. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Torotrak's value of 2.34 is 120.8% above this industry median.
How does Torotrak's Quick Ratio compare to DLPH?
Torotrak's Quick Ratio of 2.34 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Torotrak's value of 2.34 is 120.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Torotrak's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 29.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Torotrak 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Quick Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.06, based on 1,337 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. Torotrak's current Quick Ratio of 2.34 is 120.8% 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 Torotrak and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Torotrak's current Quick Ratio is 2.34, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Torotrak stock overvalued right now?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a current Quick Ratio of 2.34. The current Quick Ratio is 2.34, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 120.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.06. 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 Torotrak (LSE:TRK), the current Quick Ratio is 2.34 as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Torotrak Business Description

Comparable Companies LSE:SCELSE:AUTGLSE:GKNDLPH
Address 1 Aston Way, Leyland, Lancs, GBR, PR26 7UX
Torotrak PLC is a technology development company. It designs, develops and offers technologies that are focused on products, such as infinitely variable transmissions (IVTs), variable drive superchargers (V-Charge) and mechanical kinetic energy recovery systems (Flybrid). The company operates its business through the following segments, Licence Agreements, Engineering Services, and Development Activities, Including Research and The Creation of New Intellectual Property. Its Flybrid technology relates to high-speed flywheels which are used vehicles, V-Charge technology is used to control emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, and IVTs improves the performance and fuel economy of the vehicle.