Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Quick Ratio: 2.95 (As of Apr. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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TSE:4627 Natoco Co Ltd TSE:4627
76 GF Score
Price 円1,875.00
GF Value 円1,646.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Natoco Co Quick Ratio?

Natoco Co TSE:4627 +1.52% 76 Quick Ratio is 2.95 as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:4627 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,646.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Natoco Co ranks better than 80.52% 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. Natoco Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.95.

Natoco Co has a quick ratio of 2.95. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Natoco Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4627' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 3.27   Max: 3.59
Current: 2.95

During the past 13 years, Natoco Co's highest Quick Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 3.27.

TSE:4627's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
80.52% of 1612 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs TSE:4627: 2.95

Natoco Co  (TSE:4627) 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.


Natoco Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Natoco Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natoco Co'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.

Natoco Co Quick Ratio Chart

Natoco Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.29 3.10 3.26 3.31 3.25

Natoco Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 3.59 3.31 3.30 3.25 2.95

TSE:4627 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Natoco 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.


Natoco Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Natoco Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natoco Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Natoco 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.

Natoco Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Oct. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(21112.396-2342.624)/5771.071
=3.25

Natoco Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(20735.302-2573.53)/6160.039
=2.95

* 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 2.95 mean?
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) has a Quick Ratio of 2.95 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Natoco Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Natoco Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.95 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #314 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Natoco Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Natoco Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.95 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 3.59. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Natoco Co's value of 2.95 is 115.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #314 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natoco Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natoco Co's Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #314 out of 1612 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Natoco Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Natoco Co's value of 2.95 is 115.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Natoco Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.95 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Natoco 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,612 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. Natoco Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.95 is 115.3% 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 Natoco Co 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. Natoco Co's current Quick Ratio is 2.95, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natoco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co (TSE:4627) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,646.76, compared to a current price of 円1,875.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.95, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 115.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. Natoco Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627), the current Quick Ratio is 2.95 as of Apr. 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,875.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,646.76. GuruFocus considers Natoco Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4627:

  • Quick Ratio: 2.95 (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.27)
  • GF Value™: 円1,646.76 vs. price of 円1,875.00 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.3% above the Chemicals median (#314 of 1612)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natoco Co Business Description

Address 18 Shogayama Uchikoshi-cho, Miyoshi-shi Aichi, Miyoshi, JPN, 470-0213
Natoco Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of paints, ink, plastics, and fine chemical products and sales of related products. It also engaged in the collection, transportation, and disposal of industrial waste products. Its other products include such as toning system, general purpose thinner, environment compatible equipment.
76GF Score

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