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National Carton IndustryXPAE:NCI 100 Quick Ratio is 1.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates XPAE:NCI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Packaging & Containers companies, National Carton Industry ranks better than 70.52% on this metric.
National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) 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.
National Carton Industry Quick Ratio Related Terms
National Carton Industry 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, National Carton Industry'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.
National Carton Industry Quick Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Carton Industry's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Carton Industry'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.
National Carton Industry's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) has a Quick Ratio of 1.68 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on National Carton Industry and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, National Carton Industry's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #120 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is National Carton Industry's Quick Ratio too high?
National Carton Industry's current Quick Ratio of 1.68 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 4.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. National Carton Industry's value of 1.68 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #120 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Carton Industry has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Carton Industry's Quick Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #120 out of 407 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts National Carton Industry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. National Carton Industry's value of 1.68 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, National Carton Industry's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 1.12, National Carton Industry 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.12, based on 407 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. National Carton Industry's current Quick Ratio of 1.68 is 50% 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 National Carton Industry and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. National Carton Industry's current Quick Ratio is 1.68, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Carton Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.68, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 50% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.12. National Carton Industry's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI), the current Quick Ratio is 1.68 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers National Carton Industry to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:NCI:
Quick Ratio: 1.68 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $2.55 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Packaging & Containers median (#120 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:NCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Carton Industry is a manufacturer of Closed and Open carton boxes based in Palestine. It produces mainly three types of Carton boxes. Furniture Corrugation carton boxes, Closed carton boxes, and Opened carton boxes.
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