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Pine Technology Acquisition (NAS:PTOCW) 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.
Pine Technology Acquisition Quick Ratio Related Terms
Pine Technology Acquisition 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 Shell Companies subindustry, Pine Technology Acquisition'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.
Pine Technology Acquisition Quick Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio falls into.
Pine Technology Acquisition 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.
Pine Technology Acquisition (PTOCW) has a Quick Ratio of 0.84 as of Sep. 2022. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Pine Technology Acquisition and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 15.49.
Is Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio too high?
Pine Technology Acquisition's current Quick Ratio of 0.84 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 15.49. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Quick Ratio is 2.57. Pine Technology Acquisition's value of 0.84 is 67.3% below this industry median. Overall, Pine Technology Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio compare to TIOA and NAAC?
Pine Technology Acquisition's Quick Ratio of 0.84 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.57. Pine Technology Acquisition's value of 0.84 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pine Technology Acquisition's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 15.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Pine Technology Acquisition 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 2.57, based on 466 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. Pine Technology Acquisition's current Quick Ratio of 0.84 is 67.3% 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 Pine Technology Acquisition and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pine Technology Acquisition's current Quick Ratio is 0.84, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pine Technology Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Pine Technology Acquisition (PTOCW) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.84. The current Quick Ratio is 0.84, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 67.3% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 2.57. Pine Technology Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Pine Technology Acquisition (PTOCW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.84 as of Sep. 2022. 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.
Pine Technology Acquisition Corp is a newly organized blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
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