The North West CoTSX:NWC -0.50%80 Quick Ratio is 0.93 as of Apr. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks better than 53.23% on this metric.
The North West Co has a quick ratio of 0.93. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for The North West Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:NWC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.79 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, The North West Co's highest Quick Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.79.
TSX:NWC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 53.23% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs TSX:NWC: 0.93
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.
The North West Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
The North West Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West 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.
The North West Co Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West 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.
The North West Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.93 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, The North West Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #145 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is The North West Co's Quick Ratio too high?
The North West Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.93 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.93. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The North West Co's value of 0.93 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #145 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Quick Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #145 out of 310 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts The North West Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The North West Co's value of 0.93 is 6.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.87, The North West 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 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. The North West Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.93 is 6.9% 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 The North West 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. The North West Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.93, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.35, compared to a current price of C$49.90 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.93, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 6.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.93 as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$49.90 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.35.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
Quick Ratio: 0.93 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: C$47.35 vs. price of C$49.90 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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