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Salt TradingXNEP:STC 79 Quick Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 85.26% 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. Salt Trading's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.46.
Salt Trading has a quick ratio of 0.46. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.46
During the past 7 years, Salt Trading's highest Quick Ratio was 0.49. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.34.
XNEP:STC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 85.26% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs XNEP:STC: 0.46
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) 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.
Salt Trading Quick Ratio Related Terms
Salt Trading Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1701 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Salt Trading's Quick Ratio too high?
Salt Trading's current Quick Ratio of 0.46 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Salt Trading's value of 0.46 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1701 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1701 out of 1995 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Salt Trading's value of 0.46 is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,995 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. Salt Trading's current Quick Ratio of 0.46 is 58.9% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current Quick Ratio is 0.46, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,169.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.46, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 58.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 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.
Is Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,169.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
Quick Ratio: 0.46 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,169.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1701 of 1995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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