Stella-Jones (STU:97S) Quick Ratio: 1.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


STU:97S Stella-Jones Inc STU:97S
82 GF Score
Price €49.00
GF Value €52.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Stella-Jones Quick Ratio?

Stella-Jones STU:97S -2.97% 82 Quick Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates STU:97S with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Forest Products companies, Stella-Jones ranks better than 57.09% 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. Stella-Jones's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.

Stella-Jones has a quick ratio of 1.11. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stella-Jones's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:97S' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.45   Max: 2.04
Current: 1.11

During the past 13 years, Stella-Jones's highest Quick Ratio was 2.04. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.45.

STU:97S's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
57.09% of 289 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs STU:97S: 1.11

Stella-Jones  (STU:97S) 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.


Stella-Jones Quick Ratio Related Terms


Stella-Jones Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stella-Jones'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.

Stella-Jones Quick Ratio Chart

Stella-Jones Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 1.33 0.96 1.33 1.34

Stella-Jones 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 1.67 1.74 1.82 1.34 1.11

STU:97S vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Stella-Jones'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.


Stella-Jones Quick Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Stella-Jones's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stella-Jones's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Stella-Jones 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.

Stella-Jones'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
=(1249.892-1023.314)/169.005
=1.34

Stella-Jones'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
=(1368.743-1062.966)/276.144
=1.11

* 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 1.11 mean?
Stella-Jones (STU:97S) has a Quick Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Stella-Jones and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Stella-Jones' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #124 out of 289 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Stella-Jones' Quick Ratio too high?
Stella-Jones' current Quick Ratio of 1.11 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.04. The Forest Products industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. Stella-Jones' value of 1.11 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #124 out of 289 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stella-Jones has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella-Jones' Quick Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #124 out of 289 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Stella-Jones in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. Stella-Jones' value of 1.11 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Stella-Jones' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Stella-Jones 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 Forest Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.93, based on 289 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. Stella-Jones's current Quick Ratio of 1.11 is 19.4% 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 Stella-Jones and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella-Jones's current Quick Ratio is 1.11, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella-Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones (STU:97S) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.30, compared to a current price of €49.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.11, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 19.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.93. Stella-Jones' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Stella-Jones (STU:97S), the current Quick Ratio is 1.11 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 Stella-Jones (STU:97S) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €49.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.30. GuruFocus considers Stella-Jones to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:97S:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.11 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: €52.30 vs. price of €49.00 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.4% above the Forest Products median (#124 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:97S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stella-Jones Business Description

Address 3100 de la Cote-Vertu Boulevard, Suite 300, Saint-Laurent, QC, CAN, H4R 2J8
Stella-Jones Inc produces and sells lumber and wood products. The company operates in two segments: Pressure-treated wood, which includes utility poles, railway ties, residential lumber, and industrial products; and the Logs & Lumber segment comprises the sales of logs harvested in the course of the company's procurement process that is determined to be unsuitable for use as utility poles, it also includes the sale of excess lumber to local home-building markets. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Pressure-treated wood segment. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, and the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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