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KST Beteiligungs AGSTU:KSW 43 Quick Ratio is 0.82 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates STU:KSW with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 Conglomerates companies, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks worse than 73.83% on this metric.
KST Beteiligungs AG (STU:KSW) 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG Quick Ratio Related Terms
KST Beteiligungs AG Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KST Beteiligungs AG'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG Quick Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG (STU:KSW) has a Quick Ratio of 0.82 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, KST Beteiligungs AG's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 7.36. According to the industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #409 out of 554 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's Quick Ratio too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 7.36. The Conglomerates industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.82 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #409 out of 554 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's Quick Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #409 out of 554 companies for Quick Ratio. This places KST Beteiligungs AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.82 is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KST Beteiligungs AG's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 7.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.17, KST Beteiligungs AG 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Quick Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.17, based on 554 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 29.6% 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 KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KST Beteiligungs AG's current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (STU:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €1.04 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 29.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.17. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (STU:KSW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.82 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (STU:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.04 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98.
GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KSW:
Quick Ratio: 0.82 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €1.04 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Conglomerates median (#409 of 554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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