H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 -6.36%83 Current Ratio is 1.80 as of May. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks worse than 52.95% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. H.B. Fuller Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.80.
H.B. Fuller Co has a current ratio of 1.80. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.63
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 1.96.
FRA:HB1's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 52.95% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs FRA:HB1: 1.80
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Current Ratio Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Current 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.
FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Current Ratio of 1.80 as of May. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #852 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Current Ratio too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Current Ratio of 1.80 is near median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 2.63. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.80 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #852 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Current Ratio compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #852 out of 1609 companies for Current Ratio. This places H.B. Fuller Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.80 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.89, H.B. Fuller Co 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 Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,609 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Current Ratio of 1.80 is 4.8% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Current Ratio is 1.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.16, compared to a current price of €51.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 4.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Current Ratio is 1.80 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.16.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Current Ratio: 1.80 (near median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: €59.16 vs. price of €51.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Chemicals median (#852 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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