HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 78 Cash Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,314 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks better than 56.09% on this metric.
HELLA GmbH KGaA has a Cash Ratio of 0.43. 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.6 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Cash Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.60.
XSWX:HLE's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 56.09% of 1314
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs XSWX:HLE: 0.43
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Cash Ratio Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Cash Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Cash Ratio of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #577 out of 1314 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cash Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cash Ratio of 0.43 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.93. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash Ratio is 0.37. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.43 is 16.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #577 out of 1314 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cash Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #577 out of 1314 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts HELLA GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.37. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.43 is 16.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.37, HELLA GmbH 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.37, based on 1,314 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cash Ratio of 0.43 is 16.2% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cash Ratio is 0.43, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.43, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 16.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.37. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Cash Ratio is 0.43 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Cash Ratio: 0.43 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#577 of 1314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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