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Starts PublishingTSE:7849 -0.43%86 Quick Ratio is 5.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,953.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Media - Diversified companies, Starts Publishing ranks better than 91.05% on this metric.
Starts Publishing has a quick ratio of 5.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64 Med: 5.18 Max: 6.27
Current: 5.34
During the past 13 years, Starts Publishing's highest Quick Ratio was 6.27. The lowest was 3.64. And the median was 5.18.
TSE:7849's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 91.05% of 1028
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs TSE:7849: 5.34
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) 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.
Starts Publishing Quick Ratio Related Terms
Starts Publishing Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Quick Ratio of 5.43 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.18. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.64 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #92 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Starts Publishing's Quick Ratio too high?
Starts Publishing's current Quick Ratio of 5.43 is near median its 10-year median of 5.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 6.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Starts Publishing's value of 5.43 is 271.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #92 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Quick Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #92 out of 1028 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Starts Publishing in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Starts Publishing's value of 5.43 is 271.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Starts Publishing's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.64 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Starts Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.46, based on 1,028 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. Starts Publishing's current Quick Ratio of 5.43 is 271.9% 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current Quick Ratio is 5.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,953.56, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 5.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 271.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.46. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Quick Ratio is 5.43 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,953.56.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
Quick Ratio: 5.43 (near median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: 円3,953.56 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 271.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#92 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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