Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECY -1.84%96 Quick Ratio is 4.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 4.21. GuruFocus rates SHECY with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 88.92% on this metric.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a quick ratio of 4.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63 Med: 4.21 Max: 4.54
Current: 4.43
During the past 13 years, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's highest Quick Ratio was 4.54. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 4.21.
SHECY's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 88.92% of 1615
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs SHECY: 4.43
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Quick Ratio of 4.43 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.21. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #179 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio of 4.43 is near median its 10-year median of 4.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 4.54. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 4.43 is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #179 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Quick Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #179 out of 1615 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 4.43 is 223.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.21 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has consistently been above 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 1.37, based on 1,615 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio of 4.43 is 223.4% above 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio is 4.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.11, compared to a current price of $21.30 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 4.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.21 and 223.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Quick Ratio is 4.43 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.30 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.11.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Quick Ratio: 4.43 (near median its 10-year median of 4.21)
GF Value™: $17.11 vs. price of $21.30 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.4% above the Chemicals median (#179 of 1615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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