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Uchumi SupermarketNAI:UCHM -2.98% Quick Ratio is 2.88 as of Jun. 2025, which is 7100% above its 10-year median of 0.04. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Uchumi Supermarket ranks better than 88.4% on this metric.
Uchumi Supermarket has a quick ratio of 2.88. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:UCHM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.04 Max: 4.66
Current: 2.88
During the past 13 years, Uchumi Supermarket's highest Quick Ratio was 4.66. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.
NAI:UCHM's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 88.4% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs NAI:UCHM: 2.88
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) 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.
Uchumi Supermarket Quick Ratio Related Terms
Uchumi Supermarket Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uchumi Supermarket'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Uchumi Supermarket'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.
Uchumi Supermarket Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uchumi Supermarket'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.
Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 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.
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) has a Quick Ratio of 2.88 as of Jun. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. This is 7100% above median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #131 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio too high?
Uchumi Supermarket's current Quick Ratio of 2.88 is 7100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 4.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 2.88 is 231% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #131 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Uchumi Supermarket's Quick Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #131 out of 1129 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Uchumi Supermarket in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 2.88 is 231% above this benchmark. Historically, Uchumi Supermarket's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Uchumi Supermarket 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,129 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. Uchumi Supermarket's current Quick Ratio of 2.88 is 231% 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 Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uchumi Supermarket's current Quick Ratio is 2.88, which is 7100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uchumi Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES0.48, compared to a current price of KES1.63 — trading 239.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.88, which is 7100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 231% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. 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 Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM), the current Quick Ratio is 2.88 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.
Uchumi Supermarket Ltd operates retail supermarkets in Kenya. Its group provides a wide array of goods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, decorations, kitchen appliances, electronics, bakery products, and Others.
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