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B & S International HoldingsHKSE:01705 +1.14%53 Current Ratio is 2.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01705 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, B & S International Holdings ranks better than 78.71% 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. B & S International Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51.
B & S International Holdings has a current ratio of 2.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for B & S International Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01705'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 1.88 Max: 2.51
Current: 2.51
During the past 12 years, B & S International Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 2.51. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 1.88.
HKSE:01705's Current Ratio is ranked better than 78.71% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs HKSE:01705: 2.51
B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) 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.
B & S International Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms
B & S International Holdings 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:01705 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, B & S International 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.
B & S International Holdings Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B & S International Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B & S International Holdings'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.
B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) has a Current Ratio of 2.51 as of Mar. 2026. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, B & S International Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #66 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is B & S International Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
B & S International Holdings' current Current Ratio of 2.51 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 2.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. B & S International Holdings' value of 2.51 is 90.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #66 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B & S International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B & S International Holdings' Current Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #66 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This places B & S International Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. B & S International Holdings' value of 2.51 is 90.2% above this benchmark. Historically, B & S International Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.32, B & S International 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 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. B & S International Holdings's current Current Ratio of 2.51 is 90.2% 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. B & S International Holdings's current Current Ratio is 2.51, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B & S International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 154.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.51, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 90.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. B & S International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705), the current Current Ratio is 2.51 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 154.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35.
GuruFocus considers B & S International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01705:
Current Ratio: 2.51 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.89 (154.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#66 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B & S International Holdings Ltd is a food and beverage company. The group has two business segments, namely the Distribution business which distributes and markets a diversified portfolio of overseas branded food and beverage products to main retailers such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and department store chains in Hong Kong, and the Retail business. that prepares and sells overseas branded food and beverage products at the company's self-operated retail outlets in Hong Kong. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Distribution business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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