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Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Quick Ratio Chart
SHSE:603790 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Argus (Shanghai) Textile 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
Argus (Shanghai) Textile 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.
* 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) has a Quick Ratio of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #890 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 5.52. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 1.22 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #890 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #890 out of 1605 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 1.22 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Argus (Shanghai) Textile 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 1.39, based on 1,605 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. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is 12.2% 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.82, compared to a current price of ¥21.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 12.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.39. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790), the current Quick Ratio is 1.22 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.82.
GuruFocus considers Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603790:
Quick Ratio: 1.22 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: ¥16.82 vs. price of ¥21.00 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Chemicals median (#890 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603790 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Ltd is a company that manufactures dyes. The company is specialized in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of textile chemicals and providing technical support services for several specialties. It offers Dyes for cellulose, polyamide, wool, polyester, and silk. While its other products categories include Argasoft products and other auxiliary services related to dying.
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