Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO -1.09%67 Quick Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks worse than 79.81% 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. Pepco Group NV's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.
Pepco Group NV has a quick ratio of 0.44. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.44
During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest Quick Ratio was 0.70. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.41.
WAR:PCO's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 79.81% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs WAR:PCO: 0.44
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) 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.
Pepco Group NV Quick Ratio Related Terms
Pepco Group NV Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
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For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio data, can be viewed below:
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Pepco Group NV Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Quick Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #249 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.44 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Pepco Group NV's value of 0.44 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #249 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Quick Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #249 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Pepco Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Pepco Group NV's value of 0.44 is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Pepco Group NV 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 312 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. Pepco Group NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.44 is 49.4% 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 Pepco Group NV 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. Pepco Group NV's current Quick Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.34, compared to a current price of zł37.25 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 49.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Quick Ratio is 0.44 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł37.25 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.34.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
Quick Ratio: 0.44 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: zł22.34 vs. price of zł37.25 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#249 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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