Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Quick Ratio: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median


OSTO:IS Image Systems AB OSTO:IS
61 GF Score
Price kr0.93
GF Value kr1.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Image Systems AB Quick Ratio?

Image Systems AB OSTO:IS -2.94% 61 Quick Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,493 Hardware companies, Image Systems AB ranks worse than 92.7% 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. Image Systems AB's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

Image Systems AB has a quick ratio of 0.53. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:IS' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.16
Current: 0.53

During the past 13 years, Image Systems AB's highest Quick Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.79.

OSTO:IS's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
92.7% of 2493 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46 vs OSTO:IS: 0.53

Image Systems AB  (OSTO:IS) 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.


Image Systems AB Quick Ratio Related Terms


Image Systems AB Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Systems AB'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.

Image Systems AB Quick Ratio Chart

Image Systems AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.87 0.80 0.77 0.52

Image Systems AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.64 0.57 0.52 0.53

OSTO:IS vs AAPL: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Image Systems AB'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.


Image Systems AB Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Image Systems AB Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(47.9-12.2)/68.9
=0.52

Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(51.3-13.8)/70.9
=0.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.53 mean?
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) has a Quick Ratio of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Image Systems AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2311 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio too high?
Image Systems AB's current Quick Ratio of 0.53 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.16. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Image Systems AB's value of 0.53 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2311 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Image Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Image Systems AB's Quick Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2311 out of 2493 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Image Systems AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Image Systems AB's value of 0.53 is 63.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Image Systems AB's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Image Systems AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,493 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. Image Systems AB's current Quick Ratio of 0.53 is 63.7% 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Systems AB's current Quick Ratio is 0.53, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.49, compared to a current price of kr0.93 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.53, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 63.7% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Image Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS), the current Quick Ratio is 0.53 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.93 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.49. GuruFocus considers Image Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:IS:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.53 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: kr1.49 vs. price of kr0.93 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.7% below the Hardware median (#2311 of 2493)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Image Systems AB Business Description

Address Snickaregatan 40, Linkoping, SWE, 582 26
Image Systems AB provides products to clients in film/video, multimedia and digital television. The company is a high-technology company that develops and sells software and systems for non-contact measurement technology and advanced image processing. . The Group has two business units: RemaSawco and Motion Analysis. The RemaSawco business unit offers measurement technology systems that improve the efficiency and profitability of sawmills. The Motion Analysis business unit offers software tools for motion analysis of high-speed film for a wide range of applications.
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