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HBX Group InternationalXMAD:HBX +0.98%13 Cash Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates XMAD:HBX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Travel & Leisure companies, HBX Group International ranks worse than 55.34% on this metric.
HBX Group International has a Cash Ratio of 0.47. 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for HBX Group International's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:HBX'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.47
During the past 4 years, HBX Group International's highest Cash Ratio was 0.54. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.48.
XMAD:HBX's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 55.34% of 833
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs XMAD:HBX: 0.47
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) 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.
HBX Group International Cash Ratio Related Terms
HBX Group 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.
XMAD:HBX vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, HBX Group 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.
HBX Group International Cash Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HBX Group International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HBX Group 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.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a Cash Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on HBX Group International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, HBX Group International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #461 out of 833 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is HBX Group International's Cash Ratio too high?
HBX Group International's current Cash Ratio of 0.47 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.54. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. HBX Group International's value of 0.47 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #461 out of 833 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HBX Group International has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBX Group International's Cash Ratio compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #461 out of 833 companies for Cash Ratio. This places HBX Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. HBX Group International's value of 0.47 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, HBX Group International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.55, HBX Group International has consistently been below 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.55, based on 833 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. HBX Group International's current Cash Ratio of 0.47 is 14.5% below 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 HBX Group International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HBX Group International's current Cash Ratio is 0.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBX Group International stock overvalued right now?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.47. The current Cash Ratio is 0.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 14.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.55. HBX Group International's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 3 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 HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX), the current Cash Ratio is 0.47 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.
HBX Group International PLC is a travel-technology marketplace. The company is engaged in the intermediation of hotel accommodations and complementary travel products between travel suppliers and travel distributors. With the help of its subsidiaries, the Group also assists hotels in optimising their direct online channel, creating booking engines, and supporting digital marketing. The company's maximum revenue is derived from hotel bookings. The company connect between supply and demand, empowering businesses and their travellers, with choice and confidence.
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