HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Cash Ratio: 0.60 (As of May. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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XSWX:HBH HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH
72 GF Score
Price CHF72.60
GF Value CHF75.72
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH 72 Cash Ratio is 0.60 as of May. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HBH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks better than 65.95% on this metric.

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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.60.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a Cash Ratio of 0.60. 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HBH' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.42   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's highest Cash Ratio was 0.85. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.42.

XSWX:HBH's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
65.95% of 1113 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.35 vs XSWX:HBH: 0.60

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA  (XSWX:HBH) 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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio Related Terms


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio Chart

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.32 0.35 0.27 0.23

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.37 0.35 0.32 0.23 0.60

XSWX:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cash Ratio Calculation

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

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Feb. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=279.141/1217.394
=0.23

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: May. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=745.877/1245.02
=0.60

* 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 0.60 mean?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a Cash Ratio of 0.60 as of May. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #379 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cash Ratio of 0.60 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.60 is 71.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #379 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cash Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #379 out of 1113 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.60 is 71.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.35, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.35, based on 1,113 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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cash Ratio of 0.60 is 71.4% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cash Ratio is 0.60, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.60. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.72, compared to a current price of CHF72.60 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.60, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 71.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.35. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH), the current Cash Ratio is 0.60 as of May. 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF72.60 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.72.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBH:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.60 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: CHF75.72 vs. price of CHF72.60 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#379 of 1113)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
72GF Score

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