SanfordNZSE:SAN -0.84%75 Quick Ratio is 2.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 79.36% on this metric.
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. Sanford's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.43.
Sanford has a quick ratio of 2.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.11 Max: 2.59
Current: 2.43
During the past 13 years, Sanford's highest Quick Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.11.
NZSE:SAN's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 79.36% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs NZSE:SAN: 2.43
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) 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.
Sanford Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sanford Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a Quick Ratio of 2.43 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Sanford's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #410 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Sanford's Quick Ratio too high?
Sanford's current Quick Ratio of 2.43 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Sanford's value of 2.43 is 117% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #410 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Quick Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #410 out of 1986 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Sanford in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Sanford's value of 2.43 is 117% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Sanford 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,986 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. Sanford's current Quick Ratio of 2.43 is 117% 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 Sanford and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current Quick Ratio is 2.43, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.10 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.43, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 117% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current Quick Ratio is 2.43 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.10 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
Quick Ratio: 2.43 (119% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.10 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#410 of 1986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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