Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) Quick Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is Prefa Group Quick Ratio?

Prefa Group WAR:PFG 4 Quick Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates WAR:PFG with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

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. Prefa Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 0.18.

Prefa Group has a quick ratio of 0.18. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Prefa Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:PFG's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 1.29
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

Prefa Group  (WAR:PFG) 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.


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Prefa Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prefa Group'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.

Prefa Group Quick Ratio Chart

Prefa Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 27.93 0.90 1.06 2.49 0.36

Prefa Group Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.65 0.35 0.20 0.18

WAR:PFG vs CARR, MAS, CSL: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Prefa Group'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.


Prefa Group Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Prefa Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prefa Group's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Prefa Group 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.

Prefa Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2021 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(107.02-73.711)/93.487
=0.36

Prefa Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2023 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(147.709-118.219)/167.277
=0.18

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.18 mean?
Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) has a Quick Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2023. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Prefa Group and its competitors.
Is Prefa Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Prefa Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.18. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Prefa Group's value of 0.18 is 86% below this industry median. Overall, Prefa Group has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prefa Group's Quick Ratio compare to CARR and MAS?
Prefa Group's Quick Ratio of 0.18 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Prefa Group's value of 0.18 is 86% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,783 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. Prefa Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.18 is 86% 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 Prefa Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prefa Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prefa Group stock overvalued right now?
Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.18. The current Quick Ratio is 0.18 and 86% below the Construction industry median of 1.29. Prefa Group's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Prefa Group (WAR:PFG), the current Quick Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2023. 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.

Prefa Group Business Description

Address Koscianska Street 36, Poznan, POL, 60-112
Prefa Group SA is a manufacturer of prefabricated concrete and reinforced concrete construction materials for the construction sector.
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