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Arendals Fossekompani ASAOSL:AFK +1.10%66 Quick Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates OSL:AFK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr122.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks better than 55.4% on this metric.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) 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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Quick Ratio Related Terms
Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA Quick Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) has a Quick Ratio of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #252 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Quick Ratio too high?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 3.39. The Conglomerates industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 1.24 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #252 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Quick Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #252 out of 565 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Arendals Fossekompani ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 1.24 is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Quick Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.17, based on 565 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. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is 6% 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.48, compared to a current price of kr184.00 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.17. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK), the current Quick Ratio is 1.24 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr184.00 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.48.
GuruFocus considers Arendals Fossekompani ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AFK:
Quick Ratio: 1.24 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: kr122.48 vs. price of kr184.00 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Conglomerates median (#252 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA is an industrial investment company holding several core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. The company invests in and owns companies that make energy from renewable sources more usable and accessible, and that contribute to a more sustainable use of resources. It owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, the firm operates globally in many forward-looking industries, including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalization, as well as various green energy technologies. The company has seven operating segments: Group Management, AFK Vannkraft, NSSLGIobaI, ENRX, Tekna, AFK Eiendom, and Others.
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