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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. Sterling Group Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.
Sterling Group Holdings has a current ratio of 0.66. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Sterling Group Holdings has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Group Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01825'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.66
During the past 11 years, Sterling Group Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.79.
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) 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.
Sterling Group Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Group 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:01825 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group Holdings Current Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sterling Group Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a Current Ratio of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Sterling Group Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.07.
Is Sterling Group Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
Sterling Group Holdings' current Current Ratio of 0.66 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Sterling Group Holdings' value of 0.66 is 63.5% below this industry median. Overall, Sterling Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Group Holdings' Current Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
Sterling Group Holdings' Current Ratio of 0.66 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Sterling Group Holdings' value of 0.66 is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Group Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Sterling Group Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Current Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.81, based on 1,069 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. Sterling Group Holdings's current Current Ratio of 0.66 is 63.5% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Group Holdings's current Current Ratio is 0.66, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a current Current Ratio of 0.66. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$8.08 — trading 1453.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.66, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 63.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.81. Sterling Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825), the current Current Ratio is 0.66 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$8.08 is trading 1453.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01825:
Current Ratio: 0.66 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$8.08 (1453.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01825 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Group Holdings Ltd is an apparel manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, providing a one-stop apparel manufacturing solution for its customers. The Group manufactures a wide range of apparel products such as outerwear, bottoms, tops, and other products. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and trading of apparel products, and Licensing of trademarks for licensing income. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and trading of apparel products. Its geographic areas are Hong Kong, the United States, and Others. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
45GF Score
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