Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) Current Ratio: 2.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FRA:HDH1 Star Equity Holdings Inc FRA:HDH1
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What is Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio?

Star Equity Holdings FRA:HDH1 +0.56% 55 Current Ratio is 2.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:HDH1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Conglomerates companies, Star Equity Holdings ranks better than 66.78% 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. Star Equity Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.09.

Star Equity Holdings has a current ratio of 2.09. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Star Equity Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HDH1' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 3.19   Max: 5.35
Current: 2.09

During the past 13 years, Star Equity Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 5.35. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.19.

FRA:HDH1's Current Ratio is ranked better than
66.78% of 566 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs FRA:HDH1: 2.09

Star Equity Holdings  (FRA:HDH1) 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.


Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms


Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Equity Holdings'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.

Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio Chart

Star Equity Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Star Equity Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:HDH1 vs ATVK, PLAG, BBXIA: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Star Equity Holdings'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.


Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity Holdings's Current Ratio falls into.


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Star Equity Holdings Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Star Equity Holdings's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=53.364/25.471
=2.10

Star Equity Holdings's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=50.22/24.01
=2.09

* 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.

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What does a Current Ratio of 2.09 mean?
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a Current Ratio of 2.09 as of Mar. 2026. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Star Equity Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #188 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Current Ratio of 2.09 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 5.35. The Conglomerates industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Star Equity Holdings' value of 2.09 is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #188 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Current Ratio compare to ATVK and PLAG?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #188 out of 566 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Star Equity Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Star Equity Holdings' value of 2.09 is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Equity Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 5.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Star Equity Holdings 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 566 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Current Ratio of 2.09 is 30.6% 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Current Ratio is 2.09, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a current Current Ratio of 2.09. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.53, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.09, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 30.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.60. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1), the current Current Ratio is 2.09 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HDH1:

  • Current Ratio: 2.09 (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
  • GF Value™: €13.53 vs. price of €9.00 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.6% above the Conglomerates median (#188 of 566)

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Star Equity Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges STRR:USA
Address 53 Forest Avenue, Suite 101, Old Greenwich, CT, USA, 06870
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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