Japan Post Holdings Stock Current Ratio

Typically, short-term creditors will prefer a high current ratio because it reduces their overall risk. However, investors may prefer a lower current ratio since they are more concerned about growing the business using assets of the company. Acceptable current ratios may vary from one sector to another, but the generally accepted benchmark is to have current assets at least as twice as current liabilities (i.e., Current Ration of 2 to 1).

In accordance with the recently published financial statements, Japan Post Holdings has a Current Ratio of 1.06 times. This is 73.83% lower than that of the Financial Services sector and significantly higher than that of the Banks—Regional industry. The current ratio for all United States stocks is 50.93% higher than that of the company.

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If you are still planning to invest in Japan Post Holdings check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Japan Post's history and understand the potential risks before investing.