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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
TSE:1662 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co'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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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.
* 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) has a Quick Ratio of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 8.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #384 out of 1020 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 8.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.13. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 1.54 is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #384 out of 1020 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Quick Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #384 out of 1020 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.13. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 1.54 is 36.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 8.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.13, based on 1,020 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. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is 36.3% 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,150.43, compared to a current price of 円1,740.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 36.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.13. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662), the current Quick Ratio is 1.54 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,740.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,150.43.
GuruFocus considers Japan Petroleum Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1662:
Quick Ratio: 1.54 (63% below median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: 円1,150.43 vs. price of 円1,740.00 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#384 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1662 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
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