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. S&W Seed Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 0.47.
S&W Seed Co has a quick ratio of 0.47. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SANW's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 1.01 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.
S&W Seed Co (OTCPK:SANW) 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.
S&W Seed Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
S&W Seed Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for S&W Seed Co'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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, S&W Seed Co'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.
S&W Seed Co Quick Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S&W Seed Co'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.
S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 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.
S&W Seed Co (SANW) has a Quick Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on S&W Seed Co and its competitors.
Is S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio too high?
S&W Seed Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.47. The Agriculture industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. S&W Seed Co's value of 0.47 is 53.5% below this industry median. Overall, S&W Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
S&W Seed Co's Quick Ratio of 0.47 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. S&W Seed Co's value of 0.47 is 53.5% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Quick Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.01, based on 261 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. S&W Seed Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.47 is 53.5% 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 S&W Seed Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&W Seed Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&W Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
S&W Seed Co (SANW) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.47. The current Quick Ratio is 0.47 and 53.5% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.01. S&W Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 S&W Seed Co (SANW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2025. 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.
S&W Seed Co is a multi-crop, middle-market agricultural company. It is engaged in the breeding, production, and sale of alfalfa seed and sorghum seed. It also has a growing commercial market presence in sunflower and maintains an active stevia development program. The company's seed platform develops and supplies germplasm designed to produce higher yields for farmers globally. Its geographical segments include the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Africa, and other countries. Maximum of revenue is earned from USA following Australia second and Mexico third.
48GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SANW
Quick Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SANW has been successfully added to your 
