Prakash Industries has a quick ratio of 0.98. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prakash Industries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PRAKASH'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.69 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Prakash Industries's highest Quick Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.69.
NSE:PRAKASH's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 51.73% of 636
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs NSE:PRAKASH: 0.98
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) 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.
Prakash Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
Prakash Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prakash 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.
NSE:PRAKASH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Prakash 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.
Prakash Industries Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prakash Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash 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.
Prakash Industries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) has a Quick Ratio of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Prakash Industries and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Prakash Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #329 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Prakash Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
Prakash Industries' current Quick Ratio of 0.98 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.98. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Prakash Industries' value of 0.98 is 3.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #329 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Prakash Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Industries' Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #329 out of 636 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Prakash Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Prakash Industries' value of 0.98 is 3.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Prakash Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Prakash Industries 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 a Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 636 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. Prakash Industries's current Quick Ratio of 0.98 is 3.9% 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 Prakash Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prakash Industries's current Quick Ratio is 0.98, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹145.19, compared to a current price of ₹139.74 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.98, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 3.9% below the Steel industry median of 1.02. Prakash Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH), the current Quick Ratio is 0.98 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹139.74 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹145.19.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PRAKASH:
Quick Ratio: 0.98 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ₹145.19 vs. price of ₹139.74 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% below the Steel median (#329 of 636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PRAKASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Industries Ltd is an integrated steel and power company, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of high-quality iron and steel products such as sponge iron, wire rods, TMT bars, and ferroalloys. The company operates an integrated steel plant in Chhattisgarh, utilizing cutting-edge coal-based sponge iron production techniques. Additionally, the company has forward integration with facilities producing value-added steel products and operates a captive power generation plant, making it self-reliant in energy needs. Focused on innovation, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth, the company delivers competitive products while expanding its footprint across India's steel and power sectors.
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