Hosken Consolidated Investments has a current ratio of 1.70. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hosken Consolidated Investments's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKCIF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Hosken Consolidated Investments's highest Current Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 0.90.
HKCIF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 54.9% of 561
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs HKCIF: 1.70
Hosken Consolidated Investments (OTCPK:HKCIF) 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Current Ratio Related Terms
Hosken Consolidated Investments 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Current Ratio Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Current Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a Current Ratio of 1.70 as of Mar. 2026. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Hosken Consolidated Investments' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #253 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' Current Ratio too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current Current Ratio of 1.70 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.70. The Conglomerates industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 1.70 is 6.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #253 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' Current Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #253 out of 561 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Hosken Consolidated Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.60. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 1.70 is 6.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosken Consolidated Investments' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 561 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. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Current Ratio of 1.70 is 6.2% 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 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. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Current Ratio is 1.70, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a current Current Ratio of 1.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.70, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 6.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.60. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF), the current Current Ratio is 1.70 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
Key valuation signals for HKCIF:
Current Ratio: 1.70 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.32 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% above the Conglomerates median (#253 of 561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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