Rowe (ROWC) Quick Ratio: 0.44 (As of May. 2006)


What is Rowe Quick Ratio?

Rowe ROWC Quick Ratio is 0.44 as of May. 2006.

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. Rowe's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was 0.44.

Rowe has a quick ratio of 0.44. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

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

ROWC's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 1.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

Rowe  (OTCPK:ROWC) 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.


Rowe Quick Ratio Related Terms


Rowe Quick Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Rowe'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.

Rowe Quick Ratio Chart

Rowe Annual Data
Trend Nov96 Nov97 Nov98 Nov99 Nov00 Nov01 Nov02 Nov03 Nov04 Nov05
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.57 0.78 0.78 0.65

Rowe Quarterly Data
Aug01 Nov01 Feb02 May02 Aug02 Nov02 Feb03 May03 Aug03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06
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 0.74 0.40 0.65 0.58 0.44

ROWC vs ADAD, PFWI, MJPI: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Rowe'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.


Rowe Quick Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rowe's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rowe's Quick Ratio falls into.



Rowe 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.

Rowe's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2005 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Nov. 2005 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(68.668-42.677)/40.249
=0.65

Rowe's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: May. 2006 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(59.531-39.184)/45.851
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Rowe (ROWC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.44 as of May. 2006. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Rowe and its competitors.
Is Rowe's Quick Ratio too high?
Rowe's current Quick Ratio is 0.44. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Quick Ratio is 1.27. Rowe's value of 0.44 is 65.4% below this industry median.
How does Rowe's Quick Ratio compare to ADAD and PFWI?
Rowe's Quick Ratio of 0.44 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.27. Rowe's value of 0.44 is 65.4% below this benchmark. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Quick Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.27, based on 437 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. Rowe's current Quick Ratio of 0.44 is 65.4% 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 Rowe and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rowe's current Quick Ratio is 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rowe stock overvalued right now?
Rowe (ROWC) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.44. The current Quick Ratio is 0.44 and 65.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.27. 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 Rowe (ROWC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.44 as of May. 2006. 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.

Rowe Business Description

Address 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 710, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Rowe Companies is engaged in manufacturing upholstered furniture. Its products include sofas, sleeper sofas, loveseats, dining sets, rugs, and chairs.