Applied EnergeticsAERG -6.02%26 Current Ratio is 4.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 331% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates AERG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Applied Energetics ranks better than 86.24% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Applied Energetics's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.96.
Applied Energetics has a current ratio of 4.96. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Energetics's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AERG'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 1.15 Max: 8.65
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, Applied Energetics's highest Current Ratio was 8.65. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 1.15.
AERG's Current Ratio is ranked better than 86.24% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs AERG: 4.96
Applied Energetics (OTCPK:AERG) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Applied Energetics Current Ratio Related Terms
Applied Energetics Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Energetics's Current 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.
AERG vs MVIS, ARBE, USBC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Applied Energetics's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Applied Energetics Current Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Energetics's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Energetics's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Applied Energetics (AERG) has a Current Ratio of 4.96 as of Mar. 2026. This is 331% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Applied Energetics' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #343 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Applied Energetics' Current Ratio too high?
Applied Energetics' current Current Ratio of 4.96 is 331% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 8.65. The Hardware industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Applied Energetics' value of 4.96 is 153.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #343 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Energetics has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Energetics' Current Ratio compare to MVIS and ARBE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #343 out of 2492 companies for Current Ratio. This places Applied Energetics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Applied Energetics' value of 4.96 is 153.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Energetics' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 8.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Applied Energetics 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 Current Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Current Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.96, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Energetics's current Current Ratio of 4.96 is 153.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Energetics's current Current Ratio is 4.96, which is 331% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Energetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics (AERG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 278.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.96, which is 331% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 153.1% above the Hardware industry median of 1.96. Applied Energetics' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Energetics (AERG), the current Current Ratio is 4.96 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 Applied Energetics (AERG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 278.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33.
GuruFocus considers Applied Energetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AERG:
Current Ratio: 4.96 (331% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $1.25 (278.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.1% above the Hardware median (#343 of 2492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AERG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Energetics Inc specializes in laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. Its powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high-intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target or disrupt a mission. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. The company operates as one operating segment with a focus on the development and manufacture of high-performance lasers and optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems, for prospective defense, national security, industrial, biomedical, and scientific customers across the world.
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