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. ALA SpA's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.64.
ALA SpA has a quick ratio of 0.64. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALA SpA's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ALA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.54
Current: 0.64
During the past 7 years, ALA SpA's highest Quick Ratio was 1.54. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.73.
MIL:ALA's Quick Ratio is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 1.2
vs MIL:ALA: 0.64
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) 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.
ALA SpA Quick Ratio Related Terms
ALA SpA Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALA SpA'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.
MIL:ALA vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA Quick Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) has a Quick Ratio of 0.64 as of Jun. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on ALA SpA and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.54.
Is ALA SpA's Quick Ratio too high?
ALA SpA's current Quick Ratio of 0.64 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.54. The Industrial Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. ALA SpA's value of 0.64 is 46.7% below this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's Quick Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's Quick Ratio of 0.64 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. ALA SpA's value of 0.64 is 46.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.20, ALA SpA 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.20, based on 157 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. ALA SpA's current Quick Ratio of 0.64 is 46.7% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current Quick Ratio is 0.64, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.64, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 46.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.20. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 ALA SpA (MIL:ALA), the current Quick Ratio is 0.64 as of Jun. 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 ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for MIL:ALA:
Quick Ratio: 0.64 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ALA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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