Science Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688480) Quick Ratio: 1.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:688480 Science Environmental Protection Co Ltd SHSE:688480
87 GF Score
Price ¥70.12
GF Value ¥59.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Science Environmental Protection Co Quick Ratio?

Science Environmental Protection Co SHSE:688480 +2.39% 87 Quick Ratio is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688480 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥59.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Waste Management companies, Science Environmental Protection Co ranks better than 56.15% 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. Science Environmental Protection Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56.

Science Environmental Protection Co has a quick ratio of 1.56. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

SHSE:688480' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 1.7   Max: 2.97
Current: 1.56

During the past 8 years, Science Environmental Protection Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.97. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.70.

SHSE:688480's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
56.15% of 244 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs SHSE:688480: 1.56

Science Environmental Protection Co  (SHSE:688480) 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.


Science Environmental Protection Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Science Environmental Protection Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Science Environmental Protection 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.

Science Environmental Protection Co Quick Ratio Chart

Science Environmental Protection Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.70 2.67 2.53 1.82 1.48

Science Environmental Protection Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.73 1.67 1.39 1.48 1.56

SHSE:688480 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Science Environmental Protection 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.


Science Environmental Protection Co Quick Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Science Environmental Protection 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.

Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1354.963-157.547)/809.176
=1.48

Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1319.906-189.776)/724.714
=1.56

* 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 1.56 mean?
Science Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688480) has a Quick Ratio of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Science Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Environmental Protection Co ranks #107 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Science Environmental Protection Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 2.97. The Waste Management industry median Quick Ratio is 1.42. Science Environmental Protection Co's value of 1.56 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Environmental Protection Co ranks #107 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Environmental Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Environmental Protection Co's Quick Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Science Environmental Protection Co ranks #107 out of 244 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Science Environmental Protection Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.42. Science Environmental Protection Co's value of 1.56 is 10.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Environmental Protection Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Science Environmental Protection 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 Waste Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.42, based on 244 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. Science Environmental Protection Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is 10.2% 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 Science Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Environmental Protection Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Environmental Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688480) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥59.32, compared to a current price of ¥70.12 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 10.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.42. Science Environmental Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Science Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688480), the current Quick Ratio is 1.56 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 Science Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688480) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Environmental Protection Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥70.12 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥59.32. GuruFocus considers Science Environmental Protection Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688480:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: ¥59.32 vs. price of ¥70.12 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.2% above the Waste Management median (#107 of 244)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688480 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Science Environmental Protection Co Business Description

Address No. 388, Xueshi Road, Xueshi Street, Office Building, Sainz Science and Technology Park, Yuelu District, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410006
Science Environmental Protection Co Ltd is engaged in the prevention and control of heavy metal pollution. Its business scope encompasses the treatment and resource utilization of heavy metal-containing contaminated acid, wastewater, and waste residue, environmental remediation, environmental chemicals and copper extractants, production and sales of environmental equipment, design and technical services, environmental stewardship, environmental consulting, and environmental testing.
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