LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 -3.11%55 Quick Ratio is 2.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 74.29% 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. LSB Industries's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.37.
LSB Industries has a quick ratio of 2.37. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.29 Max: 4.78
Current: 2.37
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest Quick Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.29.
STU:LS3's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 74.29% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs STU:LS3: 2.37
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.
LSB Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
LSB Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, GPRE: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Quick Ratio of 2.37 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, LSB Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #415 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is LSB Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
LSB Industries' current Quick Ratio of 2.37 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.78. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. LSB Industries' value of 2.37 is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #415 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Quick Ratio compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #415 out of 1614 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts LSB Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. LSB Industries' value of 2.37 is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, LSB Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.37, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,614 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. LSB Industries's current Quick Ratio of 2.37 is 73% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current Quick Ratio is 2.37, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.22, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.37, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 73% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Quick Ratio is 2.37 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.22.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
Quick Ratio: 2.37 (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: €8.22 vs. price of €9.35 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% above the Chemicals median (#415 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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