Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) Quick Ratio: 0.19 (As of Mar. 2024)

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NAI:EVRD Eveready East Africa PLC NAI:EVRD
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What is Eveready East Africa Quick Ratio?

Eveready East Africa NAI:EVRD +1.94% 6 Quick Ratio is 0.19 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates NAI:EVRD with a GF Score™ of 6/100.

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. Eveready East Africa's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.19.

Eveready East Africa has a quick ratio of 0.19. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

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

NAI:EVRD's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 1.22
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

Eveready East Africa  (NAI:EVRD) 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.


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Eveready East Africa Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eveready East Africa'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.

Eveready East Africa Quick Ratio Chart

Eveready East Africa Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.22 0.79 0.64 0.58 0.17

Eveready East Africa Semi-Annual Data
Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24
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 0.59 0.58 0.25 0.17 0.19

NAI:EVRD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Eveready East Africa'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.


Eveready East Africa Quick Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Eveready East Africa 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.

Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Sep. 2023 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(21.764-2.545)/110.178
=0.17

Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2024 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(24.599-0.405)/125.949
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) has a Quick Ratio of 0.19 as of Mar. 2024. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Eveready East Africa and its competitors.
Is Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio too high?
Eveready East Africa's current Quick Ratio is 0.19. The Industrial Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.22. Eveready East Africa's value of 0.19 is 84.4% below this industry median. Overall, Eveready East Africa has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
Eveready East Africa's Quick Ratio of 0.19 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.22. Eveready East Africa's value of 0.19 is 84.4% below this benchmark. 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 1.22, based on 158 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. Eveready East Africa's current Quick Ratio of 0.19 is 84.4% 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 Eveready East Africa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eveready East Africa's current Quick Ratio is 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eveready East Africa stock overvalued right now?
Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.19. The current Quick Ratio is 0.19 and 84.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.22. Eveready East Africa's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD), the current Quick Ratio is 0.19 as of Mar. 2024. 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.

Eveready East Africa Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30429, Sameer Industrial Park, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Eveready East Africa PLC is Kenya-based firm. The company is mainly engaged in the production, distribution, and sales of portable power solutions. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories namely, Automotive comprises of free car batteries, battery water, and battery acid; Fabric comprises of Clorox and cleaning products; and Household dry cell batteries. The company offers its products under the brand name, TURBO, EVERCLEAN.
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