Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 Quick Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a quick ratio of 0.83. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.04 Max: 2.26
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's highest Quick Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.04.
PHS:CAT's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 62.71% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs PHS:CAT: 0.83
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Quick Ratio Related Terms
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio falls into.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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.
* 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Quick Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1246 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.83 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1246 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Quick Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1246 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.83 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 25.9% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 25.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Quick Ratio is 0.83 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
Quick Ratio: 0.83 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1246 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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