HLLXF (Hellix Ventures) Cash Ratio: 2.59 (As of Apr. 2014)

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What is Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio?

Hellix Ventures HLLXF -99.00% Cash Ratio is 2.59 as of Apr. 2014.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2014 was 2.59.

Hellix Ventures has a Cash Ratio of 2.59. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HLLXF's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

Hellix Ventures  (OTCPK:HLLXF) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio Related Terms


Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hellix Ventures's Cash 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.

Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio Chart

Hellix Ventures Annual Data
Trend Jul04 Jul05 Jul06 Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12 Jul13
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 1.16 2.39 3.49 6.11

Hellix Ventures Quarterly Data
Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.53 6.11 5.23 4.04 2.59

HLLXF vs EXNT, SNECQ: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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.


Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio falls into.



Hellix Ventures Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Jul. 2013 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=2.366/0.387
=6.11

Hellix Ventures's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2014 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Apr. 2014 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.109/0.428
=2.59

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 2.59 mean?
Hellix Ventures (HLLXF) has a Cash Ratio of 2.59 as of Apr. 2014. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hellix Ventures and its competitors.
Is Hellix Ventures' Cash Ratio too high?
Hellix Ventures' current Cash Ratio is 2.59. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Ratio is 0.44. Hellix Ventures' value of 2.59 is 488.6% above this industry median.
How does Hellix Ventures' Cash Ratio compare to EXNT and SNECQ?
Hellix Ventures' Cash Ratio of 2.59 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.44. Hellix Ventures' value of 2.59 is 488.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.44, based on 965 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellix Ventures's current Cash Ratio of 2.59 is 488.6% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hellix Ventures and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellix Ventures's current Cash Ratio is 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hellix Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Hellix Ventures (HLLXF) has a current Cash Ratio of 2.59. The current Cash Ratio is 2.59 and 488.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.44. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellix Ventures (HLLXF), the current Cash Ratio is 2.59 as of Apr. 2014. 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.

Hellix Ventures Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1030 Denman Street, Suite 125A, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6G 2M6
Hellix Ventures Inc is a Canada-based natural resource company. The company is engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties. Its operating segments include oil and gas operation and mineral property exploration.