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Shake ShackSTU:9SH +1.73%69 Quick Ratio is 1.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates STU:9SH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks better than 80.99% 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. Shake Shack's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.66.
Shake Shack has a quick ratio of 1.66. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shake Shack's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:9SH'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 2.1 Max: 3.64
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, Shake Shack's highest Quick Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.10.
STU:9SH's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 80.99% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs STU:9SH: 1.66
Shake Shack (STU:9SH) 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.
Shake Shack Quick Ratio Related Terms
Shake Shack Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.
STU:9SH vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Quick Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Shake Shack (STU:9SH) has a Quick Ratio of 1.66 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Shake Shack's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #69 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Shake Shack's Quick Ratio too high?
Shake Shack's current Quick Ratio of 1.66 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 3.64. The Restaurants industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Shake Shack's value of 1.66 is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #69 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Quick Ratio compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #69 out of 363 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Shake Shack in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Shake Shack's value of 1.66 is 90.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shake Shack's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Shake Shack 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 Restaurants company?
The median Quick Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.87, based on 363 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. Shake Shack's current Quick Ratio of 1.66 is 90.8% 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current Quick Ratio is 1.66, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (STU:9SH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.83, compared to a current price of €50.08 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.66, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 90.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.87. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Shake Shack (STU:9SH), the current Quick Ratio is 1.66 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 Shake Shack (STU:9SH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.08 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.83.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9SH:
Quick Ratio: 1.66 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: €105.83 vs. price of €50.08 (52.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.8% above the Restaurants median (#69 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9SH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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