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Heng Tai Consumables GroupHKSE:00197 -1.96%36 Current Ratio is 7.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00197 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks better than 91.94% 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. Heng Tai Consumables Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.84.
Heng Tai Consumables Group has a current ratio of 7.84. 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heng Tai Consumables Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00197'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 7.9 Max: 11.78
Current: 7.84
During the past 13 years, Heng Tai Consumables Group's highest Current Ratio was 11.78. The lowest was 4.60. And the median was 7.90.
HKSE:00197's Current Ratio is ranked better than 91.94% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.315
vs HKSE:00197: 7.84
Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) 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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Heng Tai Consumables Group 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.
HKSE:00197 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Heng Tai Consumables Group'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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heng Tai Consumables Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heng Tai Consumables Group'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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) has a Current Ratio of 7.84 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 7.90. Over the past decade, Heng Tai Consumables Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 4.60 to 11.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #25 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Heng Tai Consumables Group's Current Ratio too high?
Heng Tai Consumables Group's current Current Ratio of 7.84 is near median its 10-year median of 7.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 11.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Heng Tai Consumables Group's value of 7.84 is 496.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #25 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heng Tai Consumables Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heng Tai Consumables Group's Current Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #25 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This places Heng Tai Consumables Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Heng Tai Consumables Group's value of 7.84 is 496.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Heng Tai Consumables Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 4.60 to 11.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Heng Tai Consumables Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.32, based on 310 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. Heng Tai Consumables Group's current Current Ratio of 7.84 is 496.2% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heng Tai Consumables Group's current Current Ratio is 7.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heng Tai Consumables Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 194.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 7.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 496.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. Heng Tai Consumables Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197), the current Current Ratio is 7.84 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heng Tai Consumables Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 194.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17.
GuruFocus considers Heng Tai Consumables Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00197:
Current Ratio: 7.84 (near median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.50 (194.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 496.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#25 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heng Tai Consumables Group Ltd is engaged in two segments: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), agro-products, and logistics services. The FMCG trading business segment, which is the key revenue driver, involves the sale and trading of packaged foods, beverages, household consumable products, and cold chain products; the Agri-products business segment cultivates, sells, and trades fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. Cts. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, from the FMCG Trading Business.
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