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House Foods GroupHOFJF 77 Cash Ratio is 1.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.71. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,934 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks better than 81.85% on this metric.
House Foods Group has a Cash Ratio of 1.57. 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 House Foods Group's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 1.36 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, House Foods Group's highest Cash Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 1.36.
HOFJF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 81.85% of 1934
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs HOFJF: 1.57
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group Cash Ratio Related Terms
House Foods Group Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods Group'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group's Cash 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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Cash Ratio of 1.57 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #351 out of 1934 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is House Foods Group's Cash Ratio too high?
House Foods Group's current Cash Ratio of 1.57 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 1.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. House Foods Group's value of 1.57 is 292.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #351 out of 1934 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Cash Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #351 out of 1934 companies for Cash Ratio. This places House Foods Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. House Foods Group's value of 1.57 is 292.5% above this benchmark. Historically, House Foods Group's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 0.40, House Foods Group 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 Cash Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.40, based on 1,934 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. House Foods Group's current Cash Ratio of 1.57 is 292.5% 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. House Foods Group's current Cash Ratio is 1.57, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Cash Ratio of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.71, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.57, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 292.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.40. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Cash Ratio is 1.57 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.71.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Cash Ratio: 1.57 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: $15.71 vs. price of $19.36 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 292.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#351 of 1934)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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