Heidrick & Struggles International has a Cash Ratio of 0.98. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
HSII'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.3
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Heidrick & Struggles International's highest Cash Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.83.
HSII's Cash Ratio is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.63
vs HSII: 0.98
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash Ratio Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash Ratio Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Cash Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Cash Ratio of 0.98 as of Sep. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.30.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash Ratio too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash Ratio of 0.98 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.30. The Business Services industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.98 is 55.6% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash Ratio compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Cash Ratio of 0.98 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.63. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 0.98 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.63, based on 1,065 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash Ratio of 0.98 is 55.6% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Cash Ratio is 0.98, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.98. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.98, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 55.6% above the Business Services industry median of 0.63. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Cash Ratio is 0.98 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Cash Ratio: 0.98 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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