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Helios TechnologiesHLIO +0.63%81 Current Ratio is 2.74 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates HLIO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks better than 70.74% 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. Helios Technologies's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.74.
Helios Technologies has a current ratio of 2.74. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Technologies's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HLIO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 2.63 Max: 13.56
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, Helios Technologies's highest Current Ratio was 13.56. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 2.63.
HLIO's Current Ratio is ranked better than 70.74% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.965
vs HLIO: 2.74
Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) 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.
Helios Technologies Current Ratio Related Terms
Helios Technologies Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Technologies's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Helios Technologies's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies (HLIO) has a Current Ratio of 2.74 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Helios Technologies' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 13.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #900 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Helios Technologies' Current Ratio too high?
Helios Technologies' current Current Ratio of 2.74 is near median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 13.56. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Helios Technologies' value of 2.74 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #900 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' Current Ratio compare to SMR and CXT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #900 out of 3076 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Helios Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Helios Technologies' value of 2.74 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Technologies' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 13.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Helios Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.97, based on 3,076 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. Helios Technologies's current Current Ratio of 2.74 is 39.4% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Technologies's current Current Ratio is 2.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (HLIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.67, compared to a current price of $82.00 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 39.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.97. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO), the current Current Ratio is 2.74 as of Jun. 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.00 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.67.
GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLIO:
Current Ratio: 2.74 (near median its 10-year median of 2.63)
GF Value™: $51.67 vs. price of $82.00 (58.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% above the Industrial Products median (#900 of 3076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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