Synlait MilkSMLKF 33 Quick Ratio is 0.58 as of Jan. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks worse than 78.36% 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. Synlait Milk's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.58.
Synlait Milk has a quick ratio of 0.58. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Synlait Milk's highest Quick Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.37.
SMLKF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 78.36% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs SMLKF: 0.58
Synlait Milk (OTCPK:SMLKF) 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.
Synlait Milk Quick Ratio Related Terms
Synlait Milk Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.58 as of Jan. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1557 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio too high?
Synlait Milk's current Quick Ratio of 0.58 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Synlait Milk's value of 0.58 is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1557 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1557 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Synlait Milk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Synlait Milk's value of 0.58 is 48.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Synlait Milk's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Synlait Milk 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. Synlait Milk's current Quick Ratio of 0.58 is 48.2% 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current Quick Ratio is 0.58, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.58, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 48.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.58 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
Quick Ratio: 0.58 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.97 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1557 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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