Century Global CommoditiesTSX:CNT Quick Ratio is 1.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.35. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Century Global Commodities ranks better than 73.55% on this metric.
Century Global Commodities has a quick ratio of 1.66. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Global Commodities's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CNT'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 5.35 Max: 53.22
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, Century Global Commodities's highest Quick Ratio was 53.22. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 5.35.
TSX:CNT's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 73.55% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs TSX:CNT: 1.66
Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) 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.
Century Global Commodities Quick Ratio Related Terms
Century Global Commodities Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
TSX:CNT vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Century Global Commodities'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.
Century Global Commodities Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Century Global Commodities's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Global Commodities's Quick Ratio falls into.
Century Global Commodities 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.
* 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.
Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) has a Quick Ratio of 1.66 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Century Global Commodities and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.35. Over the past decade, Century Global Commodities' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 53.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #82 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Century Global Commodities' Quick Ratio too high?
Century Global Commodities' current Quick Ratio of 1.66 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 53.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Century Global Commodities' value of 1.66 is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #82 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Century Global Commodities' Quick Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #82 out of 310 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Century Global Commodities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Century Global Commodities' value of 1.66 is 90.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Global Commodities' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 53.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Century Global Commodities 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 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. Century Global Commodities's current Quick Ratio of 1.66 is 90.8% 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 Century Global Commodities 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. Century Global Commodities's current Quick Ratio is 1.66, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Global Commodities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.04, compared to a current price of C$0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.66, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 90.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. 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 Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT), the current Quick Ratio is 1.66 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.
Century Global Commodities Corp is a diversified company primarily engaged in exploration and mining activities with assets in the Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec, Canada. It also has operations in the distribution of food in Hong Kong. Its segments include the Mining segment, which engages in the exploration and development of mineral projects in Canada and the investment in global mining securities; the Food segment, which engages in the distribution of food and the provision of food service in Hong Kong; and the Corporate segment, which mainly represents the group's corporate and managerial functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Food segment.
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