Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Quick Ratio: 0.40 (As of Sep. 2025) — 73% Below Median


SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
52 GF Score
Price ﷼8.87
GF Value ﷼15.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co Quick Ratio?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 52 Quick Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 2025, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks worse than 93.91% 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. Methanol Chemicals Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.40.

Methanol Chemicals Co has a quick ratio of 0.40. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

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

SAU:2001' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 1.46   Max: 3.29
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, Methanol Chemicals Co's highest Quick Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.46.

SAU:2001's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
93.91% of 1610 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.375 vs SAU:2001: 0.40

Methanol Chemicals Co  (SAU:2001) 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Methanol Chemicals Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methanol Chemicals 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co Quick Ratio Chart

Methanol Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 1.42 3.29 2.48 0.55

Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 0.91 0.55 0.51 0.42 0.40

SAU:2001 vs DOW: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Methanol Chemicals Co 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2024 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(477.653-119.764)/646.139
=0.55

Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(395.151-101.087)/733.462
=0.40

* 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 0.40 mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a Quick Ratio of 0.40 as of Sep. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1512 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.40 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.29. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 0.40 is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1512 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1512 out of 1610 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Methanol Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 0.40 is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Methanol Chemicals Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Methanol Chemicals Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,610 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. Methanol Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.40 is 70.9% 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 Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methanol Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.40, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.14, compared to a current price of ﷼8.87 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.40, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 70.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current Quick Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 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.

Is Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼8.87 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.14. GuruFocus considers Methanol Chemicals Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.40 (73% below median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: ﷼15.14 vs. price of ﷼8.87 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.9% below the Chemicals median (#1512 of 1610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
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