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East African Portland Cement has a quick ratio of 0.43. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:PORT's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 1.055 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) 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.
East African Portland Cement Quick Ratio Related Terms
East African Portland Cement Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, East African Portland Cement'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.
East African Portland Cement Quick Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio falls into.
East African Portland Cement 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.
* 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.
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a Quick Ratio of 0.43 as of Jun. 2024. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on East African Portland Cement and its competitors.
Is East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio too high?
East African Portland Cement's current Quick Ratio is 0.43. The Building Materials industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. East African Portland Cement's value of 0.43 is 59.2% below this industry median. Overall, East African Portland Cement has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio compare to CRH and MLM?
East African Portland Cement's Quick Ratio of 0.43 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. East African Portland Cement's value of 0.43 is 59.2% 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Quick Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.06, based on 408 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. East African Portland Cement's current Quick Ratio of 0.43 is 59.2% 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 East African Portland Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials 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. East African Portland Cement's current Quick Ratio is 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Portland Cement stock overvalued right now?
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.43. The current Quick Ratio is 0.43 and 59.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.06. East African Portland Cement's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT), the current Quick Ratio is 0.43 as of Jun. 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.
East African Portland Cement is a Kenya based company engaged in the manufacturing of cement. The company serves many key areas, including housing, education, health, tourism, transport, and communication. Geographically, it operates through the region of the local market of Kenya and the regional market of East Africa, of which the local market of Kenya generates a majority of revenue. Its product portfolio includes PPC, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), and Paving Blocks.
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