Belc CoTSE:9974 -0.15%92 Quick Ratio is 0.59 as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,001.54 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks worse than 69.03% 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. Belc Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.59.
Belc Co has a quick ratio of 0.59. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, Belc Co's highest Quick Ratio was 0.64. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.52.
TSE:9974's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 69.03% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs TSE:9974: 0.59
Belc Co (TSE:9974) 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.
Belc Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Belc Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc Co's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc Co'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.
Belc Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a Quick Ratio of 0.59 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Belc Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Belc Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #214 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Belc Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Belc Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.59 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Belc Co's value of 0.59 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #214 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's Quick Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #214 out of 310 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Belc Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Belc Co's value of 0.59 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Belc Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 310 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. Belc Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.59 is 32.2% below 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 Belc Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.59, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,001.54, compared to a current price of 円6,500.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.59, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 32.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current Quick Ratio is 0.59 as of Feb. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,500.00 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,001.54.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
Quick Ratio: 0.59 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: 円8,001.54 vs. price of 円6,500.00 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#214 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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