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.
1.14
1.0–1.2 – Bare minimum. Philip Fisher would question if expansions or unforeseen costs could trigger liquidity stress.
0.88
Below 1.0 – Possible short-term liquidity stress. Howard Marks would caution about heavy reliance on selling inventory or raising cash quickly.
0.45
0.4–0.7 – Lower coverage. Philip Fisher would question if the firm can quickly raise extra cash if needed.
2.74
2–3 – Low coverage. Philip Fisher might see risk if interest rates rise or earnings dip.
-0.01
Negative short-term coverage ratio usually means negative OCF or an outsized near-term debt – a major Graham red flag.