1.52 - 1.58
1.19 - 3.37
354.5K / 984.1K (Avg.)
-1.64 | -0.94
Highlights the firm's ability to meet near-term obligations and cover interest expenses. For conservative value investors, strong liquidity and coverage metrics are critical to avoid distress or forced dilution.
1.19
1.0–1.2 – Bare minimum. Philip Fisher would question if expansions or unforeseen costs could trigger liquidity stress.
1.06
1.0–1.2 – On the edge. Philip Fisher might worry about unexpected shortfalls or partial reliance on inventory liquidation.
0.12
Below 0.4 – Weak immediate liquidity. Howard Marks would worry about meeting obligations if markets tighten.
0.14
Below 2 – Weak. Howard Marks would fear that a downturn might jeopardize debt payments.
-1.75
Negative short-term coverage ratio usually means negative OCF or an outsized near-term debt – a major Graham red flag.