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Nippon Chuzo K.K.TSE:5609 -1.35%62 Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円722.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks better than 59.62% on this metric.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a quick ratio of 1.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5609'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.21
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s highest Quick Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.16.
TSE:5609's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 59.62% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs TSE:5609: 1.21
Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) 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.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Quick Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Steel subindustry, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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.
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a Quick Ratio of 1.21 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #256 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 1.21. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 1.21 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #256 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #256 out of 634 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 1.21 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 634 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 18.6% 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円722.51, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 18.6% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current Quick Ratio is 1.21 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 Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円722.51.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:
Quick Ratio: 1.21 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: 円722.51 vs. price of 円950.00 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% above the Steel median (#256 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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