Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Quick Ratio: 3.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median


TSE:5484 Tohoku Steel Co Ltd TSE:5484
61 GF Score
Price 円4,440.00
GF Value 円1,963.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tohoku Steel Co Quick Ratio?

Tohoku Steel Co TSE:5484 61 Quick Ratio is 3.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:5484 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,963.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, Tohoku Steel Co ranks better than 85.85% 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. Tohoku Steel Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.72.

Tohoku Steel Co has a quick ratio of 3.72. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

TSE:5484' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93   Med: 3.01   Max: 3.72
Current: 3.72

During the past 13 years, Tohoku Steel Co's highest Quick Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 3.01.

TSE:5484's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
85.85% of 636 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs TSE:5484: 3.72

Tohoku Steel Co  (TSE:5484) 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.


Tohoku Steel Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Tohoku Steel Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tohoku Steel 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.

Tohoku Steel Co Quick Ratio Chart

Tohoku Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.87 2.48 2.64 3.55 3.72

Tohoku Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.64 3.52 3.55 3.90 3.72

TSE:5484 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tohoku Steel 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.


Tohoku Steel Co Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Tohoku Steel 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.

Tohoku Steel Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(19320.397-3333.642)/4296.591
=3.72

Tohoku Steel Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(19320.397-3333.642)/4296.591
=3.72

* 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 3.72 mean?
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) has a Quick Ratio of 3.72 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, Tohoku Steel Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #90 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Tohoku Steel Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Tohoku Steel Co's current Quick Ratio of 3.72 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 3.72. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Tohoku Steel Co's value of 3.72 is 264.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #90 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tohoku Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohoku Steel Co's Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #90 out of 636 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Tohoku Steel Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Tohoku Steel Co's value of 3.72 is 264.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tohoku Steel Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Tohoku Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 636 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. Tohoku Steel Co's current Quick Ratio of 3.72 is 264.7% 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tohoku Steel Co's current Quick Ratio is 3.72, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohoku Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,963.24, compared to a current price of 円4,440.00 — trading 126.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.72, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 264.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. Tohoku Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484), the current Quick Ratio is 3.72 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,440.00 is trading 126.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,963.24. GuruFocus considers Tohoku Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5484:

  • Quick Ratio: 3.72 (24% above median its 10-year median of 3.01)
  • GF Value™: 円1,963.24 vs. price of 円4,440.00 (126.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 264.7% above the Steel median (#90 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tohoku Steel Co Business Description

Address 23 Nishigaoka, Murata-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi, Murata, JPN, 989-1393
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of various types of special steel. It provides magnetic materials, heat-resistant alloys, anti-corrosion alloys, low thermal expansion materials, electronic materials, base materials for deposition, and sealing materials.
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円4,440.00
Price
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GF Value