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Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has a quick ratio of 1.49. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IAM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.53
Current: 1.49
During the past 13 years, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's highest Quick Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.99.
XSGO:IAM's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 73.43% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs XSGO:IAM: 1.49
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) 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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Quick Ratio Related Terms
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Quick Ratio Chart
XSGO:IAM vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas'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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Quick Ratio falls into.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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.
* 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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) has a Quick Ratio of 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #135 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Quick Ratio too high?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' current Quick Ratio of 1.49 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.53. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 1.49 is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #135 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Quick Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #135 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 1.49 is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.02, based on 508 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. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Quick Ratio of 1.49 is 46.1% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Quick Ratio is 1.49, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP831.75, compared to a current price of CLP925.63 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.49, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 46.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.02. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM), the current Quick Ratio is 1.49 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP925.63 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP831.75.
GuruFocus considers Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IAM:
Quick Ratio: 1.49 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: CLP831.75 vs. price of CLP925.63 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#135 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Business Description
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA provides water transport and sanitation services. Through the operation of its sanitation companies, the company offers comprehensive management of the water cycle, a process that includes the capture of raw water; production, transport and distribution of potable water; and collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. The company organized into two business segments: Water and Non-water. The Water segment consists only of sanitation services. The Non-Water segment consists of services related to environmental analysis, liquid waste treatment (Riles), comprehensive engineering services, plus the sale of products related to the sanitation services and energy projects.
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