Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Current Ratio: 1.96 (As of Sep. 2025) — 80% Below Median

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HKSE:08079 Lit Life Holdings Ltd HKSE:08079
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.69
GF Value HK$0.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lit Life Holdings Current Ratio?

Lit Life Holdings HKSE:08079 32 Current Ratio is 1.96 as of Sep. 2025, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08079 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Lit Life Holdings ranks better than 77.32% 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. Lit Life Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.96.

Lit Life Holdings has a current ratio of 1.96. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

HKSE:08079' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 9.69   Max: 20.79
Current: 2.41

During the past 13 years, Lit Life Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 20.79. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 9.69.

HKSE:08079's Current Ratio is ranked better than
77.32% of 313 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.31 vs HKSE:08079: 2.41

Lit Life Holdings  (HKSE:08079) 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.


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Lit Life Holdings Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lit Life Holdings's Current Ratio can be seen below:

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Lit Life Holdings Current Ratio Chart

Lit Life Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Current Ratio
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Lit Life Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08079 vs KR: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Lit Life 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.


Lit Life Holdings Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lit Life Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lit Life Holdings's Current Ratio falls into.


HKSE:08079
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Lit Life 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.

Lit Life Holdings's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Mar. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Mar. 2025 )
=28.989/11.29
=2.57

Lit Life Holdings's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=33.713/17.198
=1.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.96 mean?
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) has a Current Ratio of 1.96 as of Sep. 2025. This is 80% below median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, Lit Life Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 20.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #71 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Lit Life Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
Lit Life Holdings' current Current Ratio of 1.96 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 20.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.31. Lit Life Holdings' value of 1.96 is 49.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #71 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lit Life Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lit Life Holdings' Current Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #71 out of 313 companies for Current Ratio. This places Lit Life Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.31. Lit Life Holdings' value of 1.96 is 49.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lit Life Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 20.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Lit Life 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 1.31, based on 313 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. Lit Life Holdings's current Current Ratio of 1.96 is 49.6% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lit Life Holdings's current Current Ratio is 1.96, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lit Life Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.41, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.96, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 49.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.31. Lit Life Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079), the current Current Ratio is 1.96 as of Sep. 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.41. GuruFocus considers Lit Life Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08079:

  • Current Ratio: 1.96 (80% below median its 10-year median of 9.69)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.41 vs. price of HK$0.69 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#71 of 313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lit Life Holdings Business Description

Address 21 Sheung Yuet Road, Unit 502, 5th Floor, Eastmark, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Wisdomcome Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the wholesale and retail of groceries. Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through two segments. The Retail and Wholesale segment is principally involved in the groceries retail and wholesale, frozen foods, and coupons, Retail groceries mainly include frozen soup, frozen seafood, personal care products, and stationery. The Money Lending segment is mainly engaged in the money lending business. In addition, the Company is also engaged in financial instruments and quoted shares investment business. All of the group's operations are located in Hong Kong.
32GF Score

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