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Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a current ratio of 4.33. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
BOM:509597'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 2 Max: 18.22
Current: 4.33
During the past 13 years, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's highest Current Ratio was 18.22. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 2.00.
BOM:509597's Current Ratio is ranked better than 89.24% of 567
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs BOM:509597: 4.33
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Current 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Current Ratio Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Current Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) has a Current Ratio of 4.33 as of Mar. 2026. This is 117% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 18.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #61 out of 567 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio too high?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio of 4.33 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 18.22. The Conglomerates industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's value of 4.33 is 170.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #61 out of 567 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Current Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #61 out of 567 companies for Current Ratio. This places Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's value of 4.33 is 170.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 18.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co 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 Current Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Current Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.60, based on 567 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio of 4.33 is 170.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Current Ratio is 4.33, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,557.09, compared to a current price of ₹858.40 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.33, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 170.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.60. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597), the current Current Ratio is 4.33 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹858.40 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,557.09.
GuruFocus considers Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509597:
Current Ratio: 4.33 (117% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: ₹1,557.09 vs. price of ₹858.40 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.6% above the Conglomerates median (#61 of 567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Business Description
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial chemicals. The company operates in three segments, including Industrial Chemicals, Investments, and Leasing Activities. The company manufactures chemicals for metalworking, electrical, engineering, and other related industries. Its products include heat treatment products, fluid power products, die-casting lubricants, cutting coolants, drawing compounds, rolling and coating oils, rust preventives, hot forging lubricants, cleaners, and industrial lubricants. The company generates key revenue from the Investment segment.
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