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NACCO IndustriesNC +0.47%66 Quick Ratio is 2.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates NC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Other Energy Sources companies, NACCO Industries ranks better than 61.83% on this metric.
NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) 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.
NACCO Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
NACCO Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NACCO Industries'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, NACCO Industries'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.
NACCO Industries Quick Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, NACCO Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NACCO Industries'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.
NACCO Industries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
NACCO Industries (NC) has a Quick Ratio of 2.35 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on NACCO Industries and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, NACCO Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 5.44. According to the industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #71 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is NACCO Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
NACCO Industries' current Quick Ratio of 2.35 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 5.44. The Other Energy Sources industry median Quick Ratio is 1.65. NACCO Industries' value of 2.35 is 42.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #71 out of 186 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NACCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NACCO Industries' Quick Ratio compare to NRP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #71 out of 186 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts NACCO Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.65. NACCO Industries' value of 2.35 is 42.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NACCO Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 5.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.65, NACCO Industries 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Quick Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.65, based on 186 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. NACCO Industries's current Quick Ratio of 2.35 is 42.4% 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 NACCO Industries and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NACCO Industries's current Quick Ratio is 2.35, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NACCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries (NC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.45, compared to a current price of $47.40 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.35, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 42.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.65. NACCO Industries' 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 NACCO Industries (NC), the current Quick Ratio is 2.35 as of Mar. 2026. 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 NACCO Industries (NC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.40 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.45.
GuruFocus considers NACCO Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NC:
Quick Ratio: 2.35 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.72)
GF Value™: $40.45 vs. price of $47.40 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Other Energy Sources median (#71 of 186)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NACCO Industries Inc is a holding company that operates in the mining and natural resource industries. It has three operating segments: Utility Coal Mining, Contract Mining, and Minerals and Royalties. The Utility Coal Mining segment, operated by North American Coal, manages surface coal mines that are exclusive, long-term fuel providers for power generation companies. The Contract Mining segment, operated by North American Mining, is a provider of a broad range of specialized, long-term contract mining services. The Minerals and Royalties segment, which includes the Catapult Mineral Partners (Catapult) business, acquires and promotes the development of mineral and royalty interests and other related investments.
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