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22nd Century GroupXXII +5.23%18 Quick Ratio is 2.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates XXII with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, 22nd Century Group ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
22nd Century Group (NAS:XXII) 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.
22nd Century Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
22nd Century Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 22nd Century 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, 22nd Century 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.
22nd Century Group Quick Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 22nd Century Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 22nd Century Group'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.
22nd Century Group'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.
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a Quick Ratio of 2.12 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on 22nd Century Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, 22nd Century Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 14.92. According to the industry distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #8 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is 22nd Century Group's Quick Ratio too high?
22nd Century Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.12 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 14.92. The Tobacco Products industry median Quick Ratio is 0.94. 22nd Century Group's value of 2.12 is 126.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #8 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 22nd Century Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 22nd Century Group's Quick Ratio compare to GNLN and ECGS?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #8 out of 48 companies for Quick Ratio. This places 22nd Century Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.94. 22nd Century Group's value of 2.12 is 126.7% above this benchmark. Historically, 22nd Century Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 14.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 0.94, 22nd Century Group 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 0.94, based on 48 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. 22nd Century Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.12 is 126.7% 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 22nd Century Group and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 22nd Century Group's current Quick Ratio is 2.12, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 22nd Century Group stock overvalued right now?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a current Quick Ratio of 2.12. The current Quick Ratio is 2.12, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 126.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 0.94. 22nd Century Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 22nd Century Group (XXII), the current Quick Ratio is 2.12 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.
22nd Century Group Inc is a tobacco products company that enables cigarette smokers to take control of their consumption of nicotine, the addictive drug in cigarettes. The company manufactures and distributes the only combustible tobacco products containing minimally or non-addictive levels of nicotine. The Company has organized its business as a single reportable segment: tobacco, as it operates and derives all revenues from its tobacco operations and products.
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